The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has awarded a satellite statistical licence to the Katima Mulilo Town Council, as a government agency, free of charge. The tool will be able to map flood-prone areas in the region among other functions.
Works and Transport Minister, John Mutorwa has appealed to all road users to make an extra effort in fully complying to the road traffic and transportation regulations at all times, during the festive period. Addressing a media briefing Mutorwa cautioned that all road users must observe and adhere to the rules of the road at […]
The Ministry of Finance has warned taxpayers to be on the alert for a tax refund scam. In a media statement issued Thursday, the ministry said a certain Martin van Wyk calls taxpayers, informing them that they have a tax refund due to them from the Inland Revenue Department. “He further informs taxpayers that there […]
Namibia Post and Telecommunications Holdings (NPTH) declared special dividends of N$500 million to the government on Thursday. Speaking at the official handover in the capital, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Stanley Simataa said NPTH and its subsidiaries are some of the few State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that declared a special dividend to its shareholder despite […]
The Namibia Chess Federation has been applauded for their record entry to the 2019 African Youth Chess championships. Secretary General of the African Chess Confederation Kezzie Msukwa said the political stability in the country has attracted more countries to be part of this year’s African Youth Champs, which kicked off on Saturday. Over 200 players […]
The Namibian Police in the Omusati Region launched the 2019 Festive Season Operation at Outapi to maintain law and order. During this period, the country experiences the highest road traffic accidents. Omusati Region Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho launched the operation.
2019’s Grade 12 Higher Level’s pass rate has dropped compared to 2018. However, the Grade 10 part-time candidates performed better this year. This was revealed at the release of the 2019 Grade 10 Junior Secondary Certificate Part-time and Grade 12 Senior Secondary Certificate Higher Level results.
The Ministry of Education Arts and Culture has advised learners who completed their Grade 10 through part-time mode in 2018 to continue their studies at registered centres. The ministry says this is due to the phasing out of the old curriculum. This means that those who completed their Grade 10 on part-time mode will not […]
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), in partnership with Standard Bank and B2 Gold Namibia, have assisted the Shack Dwellers federation in Otjiwarongo to build 46 low cost houses.
The Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) plans to develop atleast 300 000 megawatts by 2030, scaling up the continents renewable energy efforts. This was revealed at the AREI ministerial meeting underway at Swakopmund.
