The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) has called on traditional leaders to be mindful of the Environmental Management Act when allocating land. Pohamba Shifeta was speaking at the official appointment of environmental officers in Windhoek on Friday. Shifeta says the ministry has noticed that some traditional leaders sell or allocate land in a […]
President of the Landless People’s Movement, Bernadus Swartbooi, urged the party to strive to secure the majority of the 96 seats in the National Assembly to bring about necessary changes in the country and further restore the dignity of citizens. Speaking at the party’s first national convention, Swartbooi also urged party members to persevere in […]
The 20th Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Lecture Series held at the Namibia University of Science and Technology emphasised the urgent need for global development, youth empowerment, and addressing international inequalities. Discussions centred on the upcoming Summit of the Future, which aims to reshape global governance and ensure sustainable development. The Summit of the Future, scheduled for […]
More than 400 Grade 11 and Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) learners from various schools nationwide participated in two weeks of school holiday classes at Epukiro Senior Secondary School aimed at enhancing their academic performance. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-week school holidays, Omaheke Education Director Constance Wantenaar emphasised that the ministry is dedicated […]
The Second Boys Leadership Camp and Training is expected to kick off from the 28th of June to the 7th of July at Ongeyama Farm outside Okahandja. The Boys Leadership Camp and Training is an initiative under the School of Destiny Association’s (SODA) character-building programmes that provides practical tools for self-awareness, self-discipline, leadership skills, […]
The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has urged training providers to ensure that they are registered and that their qualifications or courses are accredited. This is important to instill public confidence and prevent students from wasting their time and money. All training providers must apply for accreditation with the NQA. To ensure that accreditation standards are […]
The acting CEO of Nkurenkuru Town Council has stated that limited funds are hindering the provision of affordable housing in the town. Magana Mukuve made these remarks during a consultation meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources and Community Development. Since Nkurenkuru became a regional capital 18 years ago, the demand for serviced […]
The Minister of Works and Transport said that the expansion of the local aviation sector requires new collaboration, coordination, and cooperation. John Mutorwa, who was speaking during the Aviation Development Africa Conference, emphasised that this would create new opportunities for investment, employment, and skill development. The 8th edition of AviaDev Africa is aimed at forging […]
The fight against crime cannot be left to the police alone; it should be a collective effort through community policing initiatives. Marlene Mbakera, an Otjiwarongo councillor, praised over 70 volunteers from an informal settlement who have dedicated their lives to assisting the police. Established in 2014, the Otjiwarongo Community Against Crime Forum continues to play […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has urged the Uis community to unite and work together to develop the settlement. Unity, he adds, is important for the growth of the settlement and, notably, for advocating the return of Uis to local authority status. Uis is located at the foot of Brandberg Mountain […]
