The Nongozi cultural expo does not only serve as a platform for cultural promotion but also social activities such as sports and beauty pageants that bring people together. The expo, which has become an annual event, was introduced last year and took place for the second time at Judea Lyaboloma in the Zambezi Region. The […]
In its quest to bring positive change to the institution, the Namibian Police top brass are being trained in ethical leadership at a week-long workshop at Otjiwarongo. Opening the workshop, Police Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says the course aims to equip the leadership with knowledge, skills, and a mindset of becoming exemplary leaders. […]
The Okongo District Hospital in Ohangwena Region is still without an operating theatre, which Health Director John Hango says remains a major obstacle to the adequate provision of health care systems in the region. The non-availability of a theatre at the hospital has resulted in staff making use of the casualty or any other rooms […]
The existing gender disparity in academic performance between boys and girls in Namibia poses an academic challenge, as Grades 1–12 from 2012–2019 were in favour of girls, with a high repetition and promotion rate among boys. A report on ‘Namibian Boys: Underachievement and Underparticipation in Education’ indicates that self-distracting behaviour and withdrawing from learning activities […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Erastus Uutoni, has responded to concerns regarding the delay in the presentation of the Rent Control Bill. Uutoni was responding to Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune, who sought answers as to why this piece of legislation had not yet been tabled in Parliament. Uutoni stated […]
The Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court has given the state 30 days to obtain the Prosecutor General’s decision on the murder case of two police officers accused of killing a local resident, Elleste Plaatjies. The state, represented by Prosecutor Marlong Adam, asked for a third postponement when the cases of Mulisa Bernard and Willbard Neshuku resumed. The […]
The residents of Uuvudhiya and Oluthalweegolo Villages in the Oshana Region welcomed the revival of the Olushandja-Uuvudhiya canal, which now provides much-needed water to the community and the surrounding areas. While this is a welcome development, residents are concerned about the lack of sufficient grazing land for their thousands of livestock. The canal, which connects […]
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) has launched a metrology awareness campaign in Windhoek. The Metrology Act provides for standardisation and conformity services through a well-defined national measurement system to the benefit of Namibian citizens. The Metrology Act No. 5 of 2022 will allow the NSI to carry out its designated function of being the National […]
The University of Namibia’s Associate Professor, Dr. Michael Backes, says many Namibians do not have appreciation for the night skies. However, many tourists travel from as far as Europe to have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Namibia’s clear skies. Namibia has the most unpolluted night skies, as they are clear, and tourists, especially […]
The Swapo Party Executive Committee Member in the Zambezi Region, Alufea Sampofu, has condemned tribalism within the party. Sampofu was speaking at the regional mobilisation and recruitment drive at Katima Mulilo over the weekend. “When we talk about politics, we must be very careful. When you enter politics, it means you sacrifice yourself for the […]
