Namibia made it to the top 10 in global gender parity, ranking in eighth place. This was revealed in the 2024 Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum. 21 out of 35 economies are in the top 100, and Namibia stands out as a top-10 performer. Sub-Saharan Africa has featured in sixth place […]
The Third Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is set to take place from the 24th of June to July 5, 2024, in Midrand, South Africa. This session will be held under the African Union’s theme for 2024, “Educating an Africa Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems […]
The community of Stampriet became the latest beneficiaries of the Anglo-American Foundation Namibia, which constructed a fully-fledged early childhood development centre. The centre boasts four classrooms, five toilets, a storeroom, a kitchen, and a playground. Sara Plaaitjie has been the principal of Wisdom Kids Preschool since 2017. Together with other preschool teachers, they faced problems […]
A woman who hails from humble beginnings in the small town of Khorixas is making waves in the wine industry. Sanet Bombas recently launched a range of wines called Bombas. The Sanet Bombas journey is one laced with passion, perseverance, and pride. Bombas initially carved out her career as a beautician in the coastal town […]
Bridgehead Group Holdings has declared a dividend payout of N$500,000 to its shareholder, the National Youth Council of Namibia. The Board of Directors of Bridgehead made the announcement during a ceremony held at the NYC’s Head Office in Windhoek. The dividend stems from Bridgehead’s equity interest in the Uukumwe Youth Empowerment Consortium, an entity operating […]
Hundreds thronged to Oshihole Village in the Omusati Region to pay their last respects to business magnate Malakia Lukas Nakuumba, who died on May 7 after a short illness. Mourners included Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, politicians, traditional leaders, businesspersons, family, and friends attended the burial of Nakuumba, who received an official funeral at the Omuthitu gwatshishele […]
The Namibian Defence Force continues to be a beacon of peace and unity and ensures security and stability in the country amidst challenges since 1990. Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi made this remark during the NDF’s 34th anniversary celebrations held at the Lieutenant Dimo Hamaambo Garrison at Grootfontein . Minister Kapofi says the […]
The MR 119, which runs from Gobabis to Talismanus for 145 kilometres, will be upgraded to a low-volume, seal-standard road. N$200 million has been set aside by the Roads Authority for the three-phased project. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa said an appropriate road network is essential to facilitate poverty […]
The Grootfontein Municipality recently began consulting with stakeholders as part of its process to prepare its budget for the financial year 2024/2025. Despite extensive invitations by the municipality using all instruments of information dissemination, only a small number of Grootfontein residents showed interest. The disappointed acting chief executive officer, Indileni Lungameni, says the trend of […]
The Landless People’s Movement’s Bernadus Swartbooi has expressed disappointment with the National Assembly, stating that it fails to embody a democratic space rooted in values and virtues. Swartbooi questioned whether the issues debated truly reflect the serious demands of and for the people. “Look at the laws that have been made. The laws that are […]
