The European Union has pledged an amount of 400 million dollars towards early childhood development and pre-primary education in Namibia. The funds will be provided over the next four years.
A family of twelve was left homeless after the house they have lived in for almost fifty years in central Katutura, was mysteriously reduced to ashes. A sixty six year old widow, Constancia Gawaxas, has lived in this house on Katutura East’s Tjikati Street, since being moved from the Old Location in 1968, during the […]
A tripartite consultation on the relevance of workers and employers is currently underway in Windhoek. Hosted by the Ministry of Labour, the two day event will look at the role of worker’s and employer’s organization in Namibia’s national development plan . At the end of the event, the tripartite group will develop Namibia’s national action […]
The Presidency has defended President Hage Geingob’s recent back-to-back trips to France and the United Kingdom, touting the power of face to face engagements over relying on modern technology. A key success achieved during the President’s just-concluded visit to France and the UK, include signing a declaration of intent with French Head of State Francois […]
The Erongo Regional Tender Board will give tenders to female shebeen and club owners, if they close shop. Its Chairperson says she will assist such women to come up with lucrative businesses other than selling alcohol.
The public packed the Museum hall in Swakopmund to capacity on Tuesday, at a discussion on marine phosphate mining. The majority of those who attended, spoke out against plans to mine phosphate from Namibia’s seabed.
UNICEF’s Global Child Rights Advocate, Graca Machel is visiting Namibia to advocate for the reduction of malnutrition amongst children and through that to speed up the realisation of children’s rights. The three day visit is meant to support government’s efforts of reducing malnutrition, provide early childhood development and promote good health among women, children and […]
Elephants caused havoc at the Musese Green Scheme project in the Kavango West Region. Elephants have damaged maize crops that were to be harvested in February 2017. The green scheme is a project between government and a local farmer, that provides maize meal and animal feed for homes all over Namibia, including government’s drought relieve […]
Five people sustained serious injuries after a minibus carrying 17 occupants overturned on Monday on the Otavi/ Otjiwarongo road. The minibus is believed to have traveled from Oshakati headed for Windhoek, when the accident occurred.
Three local right holders have obtained 15% shares in Seawork Fish Processors at Walvis Bay. This will enable the right holders to participate in the full value chain of the hake industry.
