The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, has stressed that career guidance programmes should provide learners with information based on the needs of the country. Nghipondoka was speaking at the Ritja Career Fair at Otjiwarongo. Career paths or fairs are becoming popular across the country to help learners make informed decisions about their […]
The Directorate of Water Supply within the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform plans to drill a hundred more boreholes across the country in this financial year. Dr. Elijah Ngurare, the Deputy Executive Director for Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination, however, shared his frustration about people stealing water pumps and literally reversing government achievements. […]
The Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, says the recent oil and gas discoveries in commercial quantities have raised expectations for significant revenue flow and employment opportunities for Namibians. Alweendo says that the discoveries hold great potential to improve socio-economic challenges that are experienced in the country, but points out that the development of an […]
President Hage Geingob has joined the family of Vice President Nangolo Mbumba, wishing him a happy birthday. Mbumba turned 82 today. Dr. Geingob says in a statement that Mbumba’s dedication to service and tireless commitment to the betterment of Namibia have truly made a difference in the lives of the people. Dr. Geingob says the […]
Brave Warriors Coach Collin Benjamin has called up a 43-men squad for the team’s upcoming games. Among those called for service is former captain Rona Ketjijere, who initially retired from international football. Ronald Stigga Ketjijere retired from international football in 2019. His last appearance for the Brave Warriors was in a match against Ivory Coast […]
Fisheries biologist Lessyn Kalwenya believes seal meat has the potential to add to the list of local delicacies. She says it will come with the added advantage of health benefits due to its oil being rich in Omega 3. Kalwenya says seal meat will not only help feed thousands but can also help control and […]
Patients with rare diseases sometimes live a life of isolation. The Namibia Alliance for Rare Diseases (NARD) therefore calls for an urgent need to raise awareness and advocacy in communities about these conditions. NARD was established by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Namibia, the Cancer Association of Namibia, and the Okanti Foundation after patients with […]
Over the past week, surfers from around the globe flocked to the Skeleton Coast at Donkey Bay, located just outside Walvis Bay, to catch what is believed to be the world’s finest barrel wave. The Skeleton Bay surf spot is considered the longest sand-bottomed left hand wave in the world and only came into the […]
Even though the Namibian government is doing its best to uplift the standards of living for marginalised communities, much still needs to be done to reach levels of satisfaction. Regional Development Planner in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Desiree Masheshe, remarked this during an oversight visit by the Parliamentary Standing […]
The mother of a 14-year-old rape victim has accused a state prosecutor at the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court of misrepresentation. Prosecutor Frank Tjibeba did not oppose bail in a matter in which a minor was allegedly raped by her former stepfather and subsequently became pregnant. Tjibeba, during court proceedings, put it on record that “The complainant […]
