Namibia offers huge potential and opportunities to increase its agricultural productivity. Dr Menghestab Haile, Regional Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), stated this at the launch of the Namibian Correctional Service’s (NCS) integrated food production project at the Hardap Correctional Facility near Mariental. Implemented in partnership with WFP and Impact for Africa […]

Farmers have managed to contain a veld fire that broke out on Saturday afternoon in the Hardap Region at farm Kachas, situated about 15 kilometers west of Mariental.  Kobus Lombaardt, the owner of farm Kachas, told nbc News that farmers were able to put out the fire a few hours after it broke out in […]

The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Otjozondjupa Region cautioned the public on Friday about the ongoing fraud activities that are targeting farmers, businesspeople, and pensioners in the region. NamPol’s Community Affairs Officer in the Otjozondjupa Region, Warrant Officer Olivia Haihambo, said in an interview with Nampa that about 20 people have been defrauded of […]

The Siguru-guru Primary School’s learner population has grown exponentially, despite teaching there being conducted in tents. Construction of classrooms was delayed after initially being set to commence in December last year. The school, situated at Rundu’s Tumweneni Informal Settlement, was started by community members five years ago. Acting Head of Department Marcellus Haivera says more […]

The Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA) has warned the public against registering at institutions or healthcare-related courses that are not recognized by the council. In a media statement issued on Friday, the HPCNA advised the public to verify the approval status of the courses with the Education and Training Quality Assurance Department of the […]

The Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) says the country is going through an education crisis and urgent action needs to be taken to remedy the situation. The spokesperson for the organization, Dorthea Nangolo, says NANSO will visit all 14 regions, starting next week, to assess the readiness of Namibian schools. The aim of the “Access […]

For the first time since its establishment, the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) will be offering bursaries to students wishing to pursue a career in filmmaking at any reputable institution in SADC. For the past four years, the NFC has only funded third-year TV production students from the College of the Arts. However, this year things […]

The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) has received 38,118 applications for funding assistance. To this end, the Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer at NSFAF urged potential applicants to apply before the 31st of this month. Olavi Hamwele says the fund does not have a defined figure in terms of the amount of […]

Retired Professor Rehabeam Katengela Auala died on Friday in Windhoek at the age of 76. His death was announced in a statement issued by the family on Saturday.  The late Professor Emeritus Auala had an impressive record spanning over four decades. He started out his career as a teacher trained at Ongwediva College, moved up […]

Residents of the Engela Constituency remain on high alert for impending floods.   The flood waters that are coming in from southern Angola arrived in Namibia yesterday morning and have so far reached Onghala, Oimbadalunga, Eeshoke, Ohaingu, and Engela villages. Both young and old are seen checking the rising water levels. All are hoping the […]