The ||Kharas Regional Council is making progress in implementing infrastructure development projects despite slow movement due to budgetary constraints. Government agencies gave a progress report on capital projects for the 2022–2023 financial year during a Regional Development Coordination Committee meeting at Keetmanshoop. Among the developmental projects underway is the construction of the ||Kharas Regional Council […]
The Rundu Vocational Training Centre and the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) signed an agreement to improve joint cooperation and collaboration in the field of technical and vocational education and training. The two institutions renewed their partnership, which began eight years ago. NORED Chief Executive Officer Fillemon Nakashole says technical and vocational education and training are […]
In an effort to ensure that Namibia is ready to develop its green hydrogen industry and related human resources capabilities, 70 Namibians have been awarded scholarships to learn, conduct research, and upskill. The scholarships were awarded through the Namibian Youth for Green Hydrogen (Y4GH) Scholarship Programme. This programme was designed to ensure an output of […]
Otjozondjupa Regional Governor James Uerikua says there is a need to intensify linkages and add value to the devil’s claw plant. Uerikua made these remarks at a two-day training and certification workshop for 30 devil’s claw harvesters from different conservancies in the Okakarara Constituency. Namibia currently ranks as the world’s largest exporter of Devil’s Claw, […]
Some parents of children attending school at Otjivero Combined School in the Omaheke Region have refused to send the pupils back, citing outstanding matters. Concerned parents handed over a petition to the ministry in recent months demanding the removal of the school’s principal following allegations of misuse of school funds. The Education Inspector, Elliakim Kavari, […]
The 25th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics has decided to deploy the SADC Force Brigade Plus to the DRC to address the security situation in that country. The Chairperson of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ and Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, made the announcement […]
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved an increase of 8.7% for NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, effective this month. That raises the tariff from N$1.82 to N$1.99 per kilowatt-hour. The NamPower tariffs only impact 70% of distribution costs, with 30% being costs related to different licences. The tariff increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, […]
The past few weeks have been steeped in extremely cold weather and strong winds. So much so that residents in the informal settlements feared for their lives and businesses. 40-year-old Jacobine Handjamba from Havana Settlement in Windhoek was among those fearing for her livelihood. She managed to navigate the cold and windy weather to ensure […]
Cardiff University has awarded the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his remarkable contributions to politics, education, and society. Each year, Cardiff University confers special honours on a select few individuals whose significant achievements and contributions have made an impact on society. Professor Katjavivi, it says, devoted […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) held an awareness session on the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme in the Zambezi Region. The programme is aimed at rewarding compliant traders who meet specific criteria, with the purpose of enhancing supply chain security and facilitating legitimate trade through the establishment of a framework of standards and practises. “What […]
