Prioritising data science and technology could be a major driver to any country’s economy. Those aspiring to venture into this field need an enabling environment but there seem to be insufficient understanding regarding the importance of data sciences leaving those who yearn to make a difference thirst for support.

Gender Equality and Child Welfare Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi is encouraging families to take up foster care and adopt children in need of a home. Witbooi says the ministry is currently busy with campaigns to sensitize communities to become foster parents and adopt children.

The African Union Committee on HIV has commended Namibia for its political will in addressing the issue of people living with the virus but said there is a need to ensure that their rights are respected. The committee was on a fact finding mission in the country.

The Kunene Regional Council has been allocated N$30 million to roll out the Communal Land Development Programme. Land Reform Minister, Utoni Nujoma, made the remarks at Opuwo where he was seeking inputs from the regional leadership and traditional authorities on how to successfully roll-out the programme.

The Otavi Trade Fair was officially opened today. The trade fair aims to stimulate the interest of investors both locally and internationally. It will be a hive of fun and business activities at this year’s Otavi Investment Expo and Festival which started on Wednesday. The event is running for the fifth year now.

The northern parts of Namibia is experiencing a critical water shortage. The country’s water utility, Namwater, warns residents of the Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati and Ohangwena regions to use water sparingly.

Erongo RED has appointed Fessor Mbango as its Chief Executive Officer. This follows the resignation of the company’s former CEO, Robert Kahimise, to join the City of Windhoek early this year.

Former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Libertine Amadhila says the boy-child needs just as much support to become upright citizens just like the programmes tailor-made for the girl child to bring them on par with their male counterparts. She made the remarks at the 2017 Mayoral Woman in Business Conference that took place in Luderitz Thursday.

The National Assembly has passed the Witness Protection Bill with amendments. The Bill aims to provide protection and assistance to those who have witnessed crimes and are providing evidence to the authorities. The Witness Protection Bill also provides for the establishment of a Witness Protection Advisory Committee, protection programme and fund.

The Oonte Orphan and Vulnerable Children Centre in Ondangwa received a donation of ICT equipment valued at N$150 000 from the First National Bank Namibia Foundation Trust. The donation comes at a time when the use of ICT has become a basic necessity which requires children to learn how to use computers at an early […]