There is a need for accurate and timely climate data collection in order to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Climate data integrates climate models and forecasts information on what the future will look like and how the climate will evolve depending on the path of greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at the Southern […]
UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children’s rights. The UNICEF Director, who paid a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob at Swakopmund, says prioritising education is the best strategy any government can adopt to ensure a bright future for the country. President Geingob informed the UNICEF delegation that after […]
Small-scale farmers who, in the future, would want to be resettled could be required to have resource ownership or access capital to the value of at least N$200,000 per year. They must, however, relinquish any agricultural land rights they may hold elsewhere in the country. The information is contained in the draft resettlement criteria, which […]
Swapo Member of Parliament, Kletus Karondo, says deaf people face more barriers than other citizens in accessing the criminal justice system. Karondo contributed to a motion tabled by Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, which seeks to recommend the recognition of Namibian Sign Language as a national language and the appointment of sign language […]
The Kakurukouje Traditional Authority and the inhabitants of Etanga Village have commended the government for its efforts in ensuring that they have access to basic services. One such development is the electrification of Etanga, considered a major development in the region. Etanga Village is located about 210 kilometres west of Opuwo in the Epupa Constituency, […]
Education is a shared responsibility, and parents are called upon to support schools and teachers in maintaining discipline, which will positively contribute to their academic performance. Learners have to be disciplined at school, and they are expected to be accountable for their actions in and out of the classroom. In an interview with nbc News, […]
The Senior Netball team, the Desert Jewels, consisting of 14 local and South Africa-based players, are gearing up to compete in the African Netball Championships, also known as the Africa Netball Cup, in Botswana. The team is currently undergoing training at the Trustco United Courts in Olympia in preparation for the tournament. The African Netball […]
The motion, put forth by Mike Venaani of the Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM), to address Namibia’s high crime rate, has been referred to the parliamentary standing committee for further investigation. Highlighting the severity of rising crime in the country, members of the National Assembly called for a collaborative effort to identify effective solutions to secure […]
A group of young people have launched the Namibian Association of Sign Language Interpreters to advocate for the right to sign language interpretation and accessibility to information. The Namibian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (NASLI) is registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The association is aimed at developing and implementing policies and […]
The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture has called for a demand-driven education system. Anna Nghipondoka says that it is high time that Namibia moves away from importing a skilled workforce. Nghipondoka made the remarks at the launch of the IMN Technology Mentorship Institute, which aims to assist the public education sector in preparing and […]
