There could be a delay in the completion of the Hosea Kutako dual carriage road if the dispute between the employees and China Railway Seventh Group LTD is not resolved on time. The employees have decided to down tools demanding for the dismissal of their Chinese foreman accusing him of sexual harassment and unfair dismissal […]
The Development Bank of Namibia has reported a significant growth in assets, with an increase from close to 2,9 billion dollars in 2014 to 4,5 billion dollars in March 2016. Tabling the bank’s Financial Report for 2016 in the National Assembly, Chief Executive Officer Martin Inkumbi noted an asset growth of 57% due to high […]
Progress has been made in addressing the water supply threat to Windhoek by the Cabinet water crisis committee on Water Supply Security that also comprises of a Technical Committee of Experts. The committee is tasked with the responsibilities of addressing the water crisis in the most affected regions and fast-track solutions to the current water […]
The Government has carried out a massive vaccination campaign of chickens, ducks and ostriches after the deadly Newcastle disease spread to three other regions in northern Namibia. The disease was initially detected in the Omusati region three months ago and Government has since banned trading in poultry and poultry products such as feathers.
Stellenbosch University in South Africa will confer an honorary Doctorate Degree on retired Namibian politician, Dirk Mudge. The university says it honours Mudge for his role in facilitating the transition of colonial South West Africa to democratic Namibia. Mudge, a founder of the DTA of Nambia – is one of the selected business and political […]
First National Bank of Namibia has extended a helping hand to improve education results of the Okondjatu Combined School in the Otjozondjupa region. The bank availed some 40 000 dollars.
A senior citizen Greenwell Mayumbelo at Konga-bayenda village in the Lusese area of the Zambezi region is one of those badly affected by the drought. There is a borehole in the village but this has long since dried up.
Despite Namibia dealing with a severe drought and food shortages, school learners will continue to be fed through the Namibian School Feeding Program. This programme is also an incentive for children to remain in school.
The Namibia Football Players Union (NAFPU) has dragged the Namibia Football Association (NFA) to the Labour Court, demanding acknowledgement and recognition from the mother body. According to Namibia Players Union secretary-general Olsen Kahiriri, NAFPU frequently contacted NFA, offering advice and requesting recognition. Kahiriri alleges that NFA has side-lined the players’ union, leaving them with no […]
Raising a blind child may seem hopeless and difficult at first. For most parents, this is not something they expected or were prepared for but must ultimately accept.
