The ||Kharas Education Directorate plans to install pre-paid water and electricity metres at its buildings in the new financial year in an effort to reduce utility expenses. The regional director, Jesmine Magermann, said this during the principals’ meeting held recently at Keetmanshoop. “The directorate has to compile a plan to save on expenditure on utility […]
There is a need to support historically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in running successful businesses that will ultimately contribute to economic growth. These are the sentiments of Danny Meyer, Director of SME Compete. Meyer stresses that, while running a business is challenging, it is crucial that more individuals are encouraged to venture into entrepreneurship, as it aids […]
A leading author of Rumanyo literature—a combination of Rugciriku and Rushambyu, mostly taught in Kavango East schools—died last week. Dr. Herbert Diaz died at a hospital in Swakopmund at the age of 75. The late Dr. Diaz authored at least ten books, including Tu Ru Dwe Shivuya, Mandavero, and Mumpadi Dakare, among others. His books […]
It has come to light that Meatco has been selling its products at significantly cheaper prices on the international market compared to its local competitors. The company is bleeding financially and is being bailed out by the government regularly. The Bank of Namibia, in a damning report to the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, […]
The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Namibia hosted a celebration to mark the 2024 Chinese Spring Festival, welcoming the Year of the Dragon and expressing hopes for prosperity and good fortune in the coming year. The event, held in Namibia, brought together Chinese and Namibian communities for a festive evening. The Chinese […]
The Namibia athletics relay teams are currently in camp, preparing for this year’s All Africa Games in Accra, Ghana, which will take place in March. Namibia will be represented by two relay teams, consisting of both men and women. The All Africa Games are scheduled to be held from the 8th to the 23rd of […]
Residents of Otjiwarongo have been planting vegetables in open spaces in the town to address food insecurity. Even though they understand that they cannot put up permanent structures on municipal land, the residents have started planting on the available land. This is done in a manner that is normally practiced on farms or villages, where […]
Gender-based violence and femicide, as well as sexual reproduction and health rights, continue to grip the attention of the nation as they impact the lives of individuals and communities in Namibia. For this reason, the One Economy Foundation held a summit for media practitioners to sensitise and create awareness about ethical reporting relating to this […]
To date, the Omaheke Region has recorded below 100 mm of rainfall; hence, the farming communities, through the Office of the Governor, proposed that virgin lands be found with new boreholes. Other suggestions are that water be piped to areas with better grazing, harvesting of grass, and cleaning of boreholes at critical localities in both […]
In the Year of Expectations, Otjozondjupa Regional Council has committed itself to redouble efforts to implement its strategic plan and goals by improving the socio-economic wellbeing of its residents. This was said by the chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council, Marlene Mbakera, during the first meeting of the council at Otjiwarongo. High on the council […]
