The ||Kharas Health Directorate, in collaboration with InterHealth Namibia, has officially launched the HIV adherence campaign, “Undetectable = Untransmissible” (U=U). The launch event, held in Keetmanshoop, was officiated by ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson, Joseph Isaack. The U=U campaign aims to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with HIV, encouraging them to test […]
Over 200 archers from five African countries competed last weekend at the Region Five African Genesis Archery Federation Championships in Walvis Bay. A team of 16 archers was selected from the competition, with five Namibians making the cut. The four-day championship featured fierce competition among archers from Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. They […]
Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula has called on the Namibia Medical Society to base their policy-making on reliable, experiential data. Speaking at the annual scientific conference of the Namibia Medical Society in Swakopmund, Dr. Shangula emphasized the vast opportunities for research in Namibia and Africa. However, he noted that local research output […]
High school learners from all 14 regions of Namibia are tackling pedestrian safety at the 14th Annual National MVA Fund Debating Championship in Swakopmund. The four-day event aims to promote road safety awareness, with learners using the platform to showcase their advocacy and critical thinking skills on this important issue. Tugela Sakarias, Debate Coordinator for […]
Otjozondjupa Education Deputy Director, Uerivangera Tjivikua, stated that while the region has achieved success in adult literacy and skills development programs, the initial targeted population has limited access to the program. Tjivikua made this statement during the 32nd International Literacy Week celebrations at the Otjituuo settlement in Okakarara District. As of 2021, the literacy rate […]
Namibia has sent 14 representatives to France to compete in the 47th WorldSkills International Competition. The team consists of seven regions and will participate in various technical and vocational skills competitions. nbc’s Emil Seibeb is in Lyon and caught up with Beatha Shinana, an expert who will be part of the judging panel. Namibia hosted […]
The government plans to establish agro-processing centres all over Namibia, particularly in the rural areas. President Nangolo Mbumba says the agro-processing centres would target youth, cooperatives, and farmers to add value to agricultural produce. President Mbumba explained that the establishment of the agro-processing centres would enable the youth, cooperatives, and farmers to develop new products, […]
Although Namibia’s education system has made great strides in the past 30 years, the sector is still facing challenges. A lack of basic school infrastructure and crowded classes are some of the bottlenecks compromising education for all and optimum outcomes. Presenting challenges faced by the Erongo Education Directorate, its director, Ernfriede Stephanus, said the region […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, is disappointed with some councillors whom he said did not learn anything during the induction. This, Uutoni said, results in the councillors making catastrophic and uniform decisions contrary to what they were supposed to have learnt. The minister was agitated by some councillors whom he said […]
Tanzania’s visiting Deputy Prime Minister Doto Mashaka Biteko has urged students at the Triumphant College in Windhoek to ensure that Africa stops importing goods and instead focuses on manufacturing items themselves. “Africa should not be the recipient of recipes and prescriptions but should be part of the process to improve the livelihood on our continent.” […]
