A delegation from the European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC) Training and Tutoring Project paid a visit to the University of Namibia’s main campus in Windhoek. During the visit, the two institutions looked at possible areas of collaboration in promoting nuclear safety and regulatory standards through human capacity building. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Academic […]
The government has extended non-tuition support to qualifying and eligible students at small institutions of higher learning, such as VTC and registered colleges. Students at these institutions will now receive N$10,000 annually. The Minister of Higher Education, Training, and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, made this announcement during a media briefing by the Namibia Student Financial […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says agriculture in Africa is expected to meet the dual objectives of providing food and helping people escape poverty. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah further says that the agriculture sector can produce Africa’s next billionaires. Therefore, the Vice President calls on all young people countrywide to develop an interest in agriculture during a stakeholder […]
Cabinet has decided during its meeting on April 23 to ensure the safe return of Angolan children and mothers who have been roaming the streets begging in various parts of the country. The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, revealed this during the latest Cabinet decision announcements. The Namibian and Angolan governments have […]
The De Beers Group is strategizing a comprehensive overhaul of its operations following Anglo America’s decision to separate or sell off the diamond company. This, according to Al Cook, Chief Executive Officer of De Beers Group, will help the business save $100 million. In this week’s edition of the Extractor Magazine, Cook stated that De […]
The Regional Electoral Officer in Omaheke, Josef Amwaandi, is pleased with the ongoing general voter registration in the region, despite some challenges from the systems on which the IT department is working. Amwaandi pointed out that work started off well in the region, minus a few hiccups encountered in the system, particularly by teams working […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune has proposed a motion to merge the National Youth Council (NYC) with the National Youth Service (NYS). This proposal seeks to eliminate the duplication of responsibilities, programmes, and resources to foster a more streamlined approach to youth development in Namibia. In his motivation, Katjimune highlighted the overlapping functions […]
The leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), Bernardus Swartbooi, says the sudden resignation of the party’s deputy leader, Henny Seibeb, and the Operative Secretary, Edison Isaak, will have no impact on the party’s planned election campaign. Swartbooi says that the LPM has become stronger after the resignation of the two senior leaders. There is […]
The Chairperson of the Public Enterprises Chief Executive Officer’s Forum, Fluksman Samuehl, says for growth to be attained and for the sake of development in the country’s state-owned enterprises, the heads of these institutions must be loyal to their companies and not to the appointing authorities. Samuehl made these remarks during the opening of the […]
The global credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Namibia’s sovereign rating outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’. This notable improvement reflects the successful implementation of economic reforms and a conducive external environment that has fostered economic growth. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi said this in Parliament, highlighting the collective efforts that have driven this achievement. “Moody’s has […]
