The Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture says the education system is in crisis. Edda Bohn attributes the current state of affairs in education, including the poor performance of learners in the new curriculum, to the economic recession experienced prior to 2016. Bohn says that the funding availed by the […]
President Hage Geingob has expressed disappointment with the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Level results released by the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. This was confirmed by Presidential Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari. Dr. Hengari says the President has thus requested a report from the Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, […]
Outdoor gyms are becoming popular with youngsters in Windhoek. On a typical Saturday afternoon, a number of youngsters are gathered at the Tugela family park in Wanaheda. Only they didn’t come to play. They are here to exercise. Various outdoor workout equipment can be found within the park, and the young ones are making good […]
Setting goals and resolutions for self-improvement in the New Year is a common practice for some. However, most resolutions fail due to a lack of strategy and are often rushed, says Relationship Coach and Motivational Speaker, Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi Karuaihe-Upi says resolutions can only be achieved through self-discipline and control. “We don’t take the time to […]
The salvage scrap yard in the capital’s northern industrial area was packed this morning as scrap collectors tried to cash in after a long weekend. The scrap yard has been closed since the start of the festive season, and scrap collectors made sure they queued up for their livelihood well ahead of opening time. Some […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency on Sunday confiscated cocaine valued at N$5,1 million at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, and a 40-year-old South African national has been arrested in connection with the incident. The drugs were discovered concealed in the South African national’s luggage after a scanning process was conducted. The cocaine powder weighed 10,270 kg. […]
Miss Namibia Cassia Sharpley left the country on Saturday to represent Namibia at the Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States of America. Sharpley has been chosen to represent Namibia at the 71st Miss Universe pageant, which will be held on January 14, 2023. She will be competing against other beauty queens […]
A relatively low crime rate was recorded during the festive season in ||Kharas Region, with only 25 criminal cases registered by the police. ||Kharas Regional Police Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango, attributes this mainly to increased police visibility and community involvement. Driving under the influence of alcohol is still a great concern […]
Traffic volumes have picked up on the B2 road as holidaymakers head home after vacations at the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Two thousand vehicles passed through the Swakopmund roadblock on Monday afternoon. Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes is overwhelmed by the number of visitors who have chosen Swakopmund as their vacation destination. […]
Should everything go according to the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s plans, residents of the Moses ||Garoeb constituency in Windhoek will have a newly elected regional councillor by this Friday. The constituency has been without a regional councillor for two months, after the death of Swapo’s Aili Venonya, who died in October last year. The Regional […]
