The Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune has voiced concerns about tying student loan forgiveness to job creation at NSFAF. Katjimune emphasised the necessity of a comprehensive approach, underscoring that not all youth aspire to be entrepreneurs and stressing the importance of equal opportunities for everyone. Katjimune was contributing to the motion on incentivizing […]
The National Unity Democratic Organisation’s (NUDO) Secretary General, Joseph Kauandenge, has declared his intention to contest for the party’s presidency in next year’s national elections. He will go head-to-head with the current president, Dr. Utjiua Muinjangue. Kauandenge, who is also an MP for the NUDO party in the National Assembly, expressed his commitment to a […]
Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes says it is surprising that the municipality does not receive fishing quotas to help residents and develop the town. Making the remarks at the annual Fishing Industry Address, Forbes stressed that Walvis Bay, the town where the resource comes from, does not directly benefit from fishing. “I trust that this […]
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises hosted the Public Enterprises Conference, which aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders to drive the growth and success of public enterprises in the country. The engagement was held under the theme “Leveraging value propositions for Namibian public enterprises locally and internationally. Public enterprises play a […]
So much has been said about service delivery and development, and technocrats have much to do with it. The Secretary to Cabinet, Dr. George Simataa, did not mince his words when he told the Executive Directors and Chief Regional Officers that they are much relied on for development in their areas, particularly remote areas. It […]
Gender-based violence is a concern in Namibia. This was said during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Kankudi village in the Kavango West Region. This year, the campaign is held under the theme: Unite and invest to prevent violence against women and girls. The 2013 demographic health survey […]
Executive Directors of offices, ministries, and agencies, as well as Chief Regional Officers, have convened at Swakopmund to discuss factors hampering service delivery. Officially opening the two-day event, Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. George Simataa said the issue of lack of service delivery to citizens has become topical and needs to be addressed. Dr. Simataa […]
President Hage Geingob has called on men to come to the forefront in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) as the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Dr. Geingob says the aim should be to create a society where every woman and girl can live with dignity, equality, and […]
The Green Hydrogen Project at Luderitz has triggered a demand for flights between Windhoek and Luderitz as business travellers travel there. This was revealed by Fly Namibia Station Controller Elroy Bock in an interview with nbc News. Bock indicated that the passenger capacity has increased to full capacity since Fly Namibia resumed flights between the […]
The Shambyu Health Centre in the Kavango East Region still caters to the health needs of the community, despite a number of issues hampering quality service delivery. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs engaged staff members at the centre to familiarise themselves with their concerns. Despite the fact that […]
