The Matumbo Angelina Ribebe Secondary School is under pressure from parents who want their children admitted to the hotel as the academic year resumes. Parents of 72 students denied admission met with school administration to air their grievances. The majority of the learners are accused of committing various transgressions last year, such as smuggling contraband, […]
The University of Namibia has introduced a new conditional admission policy for first-year students into the new curriculum degree programs. Conditional admission will be granted to first-year students who did not strictly meet the requirements but who managed to obtain 25 points with a C in English. Admission is conditional on their passing all their […]
A new political party, “Body of Christ,” has registered with the Electoral Commission of Namibia. The party’s leader, Bishop Festus Thomas, says his movement is about respecting and upholding biblical principles while also focusing on the family unit and traditional Namibian and African values. Even though the Body of Christ was established five years ago […]
More than 1,000 learners in the Rundu circuit who did not get placement still have to wait another week for tents that will serve as classrooms to arrive. The learners who did not get school placement were assured by the Director of Education, Arts, and Culture, Fanuel Kapapero, who says classes will only start on […]
More than 10,000 registered voters are expected to vote in the Okaku constituency by-election scheduled to take place on the 17th of March this year. The by-election was necessitated following the death of regional councilor Hannu Kapenda last year. The Electoral Commission of Namibia completed the supplementary registration of voters, which was held from the […]
The smuggling of fuel at the Oshikango border is under control, at least for now, since the launch of the operation dubbed “Stop illegal smuggling and other contrabands.” The initiative is a joint operation between Namibia and Angola that was launched at the common border and is spearheaded by NamPol Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph […]
The Namibia Police (NamPol) has also been on the ground assessing the flood situation in Ohangwena Region, which is advancing towards the Oshana Region. The aim is to ensure that the police have access to routes leading to villages surrounded by water in case of criminal incidents that might occur, as well as to assist […]
The Students’ Union of Namibia has called on the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture to speed up humanitarian efforts for flood-affected learners in the north. The union says closing schools due to heavy rains will just worsen the already difficult academic situation. The student movement further wants the government to find a permanent solution […]
Civics football club head coach Jeremy Zimmer said they are ready for the upcoming matches this weekend. His team has trained hard ahead of the resumption of the ongoing Namibian Premiership season. After a long festive season, the players are happy to be back at training. Playing in Windhoek, the maroon and blue outfit is calling […]
Employers with ten and more workers will now be required to inform the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation of any vacancies in their establishments. Currently, employers with more than 25 employees, referred to as Designated Employers in the Labour Act, are required to inform the ministry of vacancies, but this threshold has […]
