The state of public school infrastructure is appalling. President Hage Geingob says this is unacceptable, and has reached a level that requires urgent intervention.
A new body, to regulate water pricing in the country, was launched in the capital on Thursday. The Water Regulator of Namibia will be tasked to determine tariffs, fees and charges that water service providers can charge end-users.
Namibia needs to strengthen its social protection systems to ensure that vulnerable members of society have equal access to essential services. A two day seminar, underway in the capital, attended by various role players, including Namibia’s development partners, to see how the gaps can be closed.
The Brave Warriors have jetted out of the country for their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group K assignment in Guinea Bissau – lacking game fitness but staying focused on their goal to qualify for the continental showpiece as the qualifiers start in earnest on 10 June 2017. The team left today for the famous […]
Frank van Zyl, the owner of the Engen Hochland Park Service Station, says he doesn’t support any person taking the law in his or her own hands. The comments follow a video which came to the fore on social media on Sunday showing security guards beating two men at the service station.
President Donald Trump is expected to pull out of the historic Paris climate deal. Just a few hours ago, Trump took to twitter again, saying “I will be announcing my decision on Paris Accord’ today.
The Namibia Tourism Expo, which celebrates its 19th birthday this year, was launched in the City yesterday with the theme, ‘Safe Travel’. Speaking at the official opening Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta emphasised the importance of safe travel in tourism as it improves the country’s image as a preferred tourist destination.
The Galz programme, which uses football to educate girls about a healthy lifestyle and HIV and Aids prevention, has grown immensely since it was implemented eight years ago. More than 18 000 young girls have formed part of the initiative, which is operational in ten Namibian regions. The NFA Girls Centre was inaugurated last year, […]
Zambia beat Germany 4-3 after extra-time to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Under-20 World Cup yesterday. Zambia booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Under-20 World Cup, despite Germany pushing them to extra-time. The European side took the lead in the first half when Philipp Ochs’ free kick nestled into the top corner. […]
The Swapo Party Politburo has established a committee to look into the ongoing feud within its youth league. The politburo further reviewed progress made by various committees in preparation for the upcoming Sixth congress.
