Namibia Airports Company appoints Lot Haifidi as acting CEO

The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has appointed Lot Haifidi as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. The decision was taken by resolution during an ordinary pre-scheduled meeting of the NAC’s Board of Directors on Friday.

NUST Professor says preservation of indigenous knowledge key to developing communities

A professor at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) says community-based technology designs will help uplift indigenous people. Heike Winschiers-Theophilus, at a public lecture, described the preservation of indigenous knowledge as key for the development of every community.

Shortage of qualified technicians hampers integration of ICT use at schools

A shortage of qualified information technology technicians is said to be negatively affecting the usage and integration of information and communication technology at schools in the Oshana Region.

President Geingob inaugurates indoor sports centre at Swakopmund

President Hage Geingob has inaugurated a multi-million dollar indoor sports centre at Swakopmund. The centre known as The Dome is a facility which mainly focuses on sport and youth development.

People with disabilities urged to be part of decision-making platforms

The National Disability Council says society is slowly accepting people with disabilities but there is still more to be done to fully integrate them.

UNFPA and Health Ministry to launch condom use campaign

There is an urgent need for greater condom-use among young people in Namibia, this is according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Speaking at an information sharing session on the upcoming ‘Condomise! Campaign’ in Windhoek on Friday, UNFPA programme officer, Thamary Silindza said that in Namibia, correct and consistent condom use continues to be […]

Man kills girlfriend with a panga in Ohangwena Region

Ohangwena regional police have arrested a 35-year-old suspect for the murder of his girlfriend at Etomba village Friday night. It is alleged that the suspect hacked his 38-year-old girlfriend, and mother of his one-year-old child, with a panga. The deceased has been identified as Helvi Kanana and her next of kin have been informed. Police […]