GOVERNOR’S CUP

Namibia Netball Association President Rebecca Goagoses has expressed her dissatisfaction over the absence of young netball players at the recently held Otjozondjupa Governor’s Cup. As per Netball Namibia President Rebecca Goagoses’ observation, the just concluded Governor’s Cup saw just a few young players and a number of older players compete in netball.  She addressed the […]

Over 300 students graduate at NAMCOL

Graduation is not an end in itself, but a new beginning in self-challenge. This was the message at the Namibian College of Open Learning’s (NAMCOL) graduation ceremony, where 330 students reaped the fruits of their hard work. Students received certificates, diplomas, and degrees in sign language interpretation, local government studies, early childhood development studies, pre-primary […]

Youth urged to explore untapped opportunities

The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology says Namibian youth need to explore opportunities that are not mainstreamed. Emma Theofelus was speaking at NANSO’s youth engagement on international opportunities held in Windhoek. The country, Theofelus says, is faced with an oversupply of particular professions, which in some instances has led to a high number […]

Agronomic Board strategy to empower farmers

The Namibia Agronomic Board aims to capacitate local farmers to increase their yields and realise Namibia’s food self-sufficiency.  The Board is responsible for promoting the agronomic industry and facilitating the production, processing, storage, and marketing of controlled agricultural products in the country. Its CEO, Dr. Fidelis Mwazi, sheds some light on this.

Nampower’s pre-payment roll-out concerns

Local authorities have highlighted concerns over Nampower’s prepayment installation rollout. The bulk electricity supplier aims to convert all its distributing customers’ conventional metres into pre-paid metres by July 2025. Nampower engaged stakeholders on the prepayment system installation project at a meeting held at Keetmanshoop. Local authority representatives maintained that the requirement to prepay electricity may […]

Ambassador Hishongwa’s memorial service

Mourners gathered at Onekwaya West in the Ohangwena Village for the memorial of the late Ambassador Hadino Hishongwa. Mourners described Hishongwa as a philanthropist and a man who immensely contributed to the freedom and independence of Namibia. Hishongwa served as a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly from 1990 to 2005. During that time, […]

Swakopmund Junior TC inaugurates new members

Berry Kamana has been elected as Swakopmund’s Junior Mayor, deputised by Preston Husselman. The Junior Council consists of learners from various schools around Swakopmund. In her opening speech, Mayor Berry Kamana committed to being the voice of change as they seek solutions to their daily problems. “Youth empowerment will be a cornerstone of my tenure […]