The community of Hoachanas Settlement in the Hardap Region celebrated the opening of the first-ever community library. The opening of the Hoachanas Community Library is the culmination of the longstanding effort of the late Gaob PSM Kooper of the Kai||Khaun Traditional Authority. Hoacahanas is the main seat of the Kai||Khaun Traditional Authority. The Chinese Embassy, […]
The Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, one of the oldest vocational training centres in the country, is undergoing major renovations. The centre officially opened its doors in 1977, making it the oldest centre under the Namibian Training Authority’s banner. The centre’s Head of Finance and Administration, Gift Kerii, said the institution set aside N$10 million for […]
Namibian forests are increasingly under threat from various human activities. Chief Forester for the Kavango regions, Jonas Mwiikinghi, emphasised that the only way to restore what has been lost is for Namibians to actively engage in planting more trees. The Directorate of Forestry practices and promotes the sustainable and participatory management of forest and botanical […]
The Daures Agricultural Show and SME Expo empowered female farmers at the Okombahe settlement and surrounding areas. Eight farmers took part in the first-ever agricultural show in the Daures Constituency of the Erongo Region. Among the participants was Lendina Silas, one of two female farmers at the event, who received four awards. Based in Tubusis, […]
The Welwitschia University will establish a state-of-the-art university at Usakos in the Erongo Region. This is contained in the memorandum of understanding signed between the university and Usakos Town Council in Windhoek. The Usakos Town Council will identify land where the university will be built. With a high unemployment rate, especially among the youth in […]
Swapo Party MP Richard Gaoseb has presented the National Council Standing Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources’ report, based on its investigations into the status of Namibia’s marine and inland fishing resources. Namibia has abundant natural resources, including a rich marine eco-system as well as solar and wind energy. These have attracted a lot […]
As part of its efforts to coordinate agricultural investment in the county, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform launched the Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-Food Sector in Windhoek. Among the strategy’s objectives are for government to commit itself to the Malabo Declaration of allocating 10 percent of it’s annual national budget […]
The nursery of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism at Rundu is a hit among local and visiting clients. With planting season in full swing, the ministry is expecting an influx of plant buyers. The nursery at the Rundu District Forestry Office is every plant lover’s dream this time of the year. Various buyers […]
The Governor of the Hardap Region, Salomon April, has highlighted the importance of partnerships in overcoming challenges in education. He said this during the handover of stationery worth over N$300,000 to 11 schools in the region by NamWater. Schools that benefitted from NamWater’s generosity are Tsunamis, Anna Maasdorp, Samuel Veldskoen, Mukorob, Klein Hub, Groendraai, WJD […]
Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu highlighted that the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) expansion of its wildlife management and tourism programmes will provide vital opportunities for unemployed youth in the region. “We have over 400 graduates in the Zambezi Region who remain unemployed,” Governor Sampofu said. “The programmes at the Katima Mulilo campus have been limited, with […]
