Namibia celebrates Independence Day on the 21st March every year. It is one of the most memorable days in Namibian history
Reclaiming indigenous knowledge in Namibia’s post-colonial curriculum
Indigenous knowledge is what Burger (1993) defines as the local knowledge that is unique to a particular culture or society. It is also known as local knowledge, folk knowledge, people’s knowledge, traditional wisdom or traditional science passed from generation to generation, usually by word of mouth and cultural rituals.
2.8 tons of fish harvested at Mpungu
NKURENKURU – Fish harvesting at the Mpungu fish farm on Saturday saw Nkurenkuru residents and nearby villagers flocking in numbers to buy fresh tilapia.
NaTIS centre opens its doors in Divundu
Transport minister John Mutorwa officially opened the new NaTIS office on Thursday in Divundu. The inauguration of this office came at a time when residents of Divundu used to travel about 200km to Rundu to access vehicle registration and learner’s licensing services.
Young man offers free literacy courses at Onayena
A 36-year-old man from Onayena constituency in the Oshikoto region is offering free literacy education classes to adults who are willing to learn how to write, read as well as count.
Nangolo urges nation to support Geingob …. President preaches unity at Onambango
ONAMBANGO – The leader of the Ondonga Traditional Authority Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo has urged Namibians to give their full support to allow President Hage Geingob to serve his two full terms as head of state.
Girl (12) quits school to take care of destitute family
OMADHIYA – A 12-year-old girl has abandoned school in order to take care of her younger siblings.
Esther Haimbodi from Omadhiya village in Oshikoto region decided not to go back to her paternal grandmother’s house where she was living, after she discovered that her mother had abandoned her six siblings between the ages of two and 16.
Haufiku advises against travel to virus-hit countries
With cases of coronavirus rising worldwide, former minister of health Bernard Haufiku has advised Namibians against travelling to Asia, the Middle East and Western Europe unless absolutely necessary.
Missing captain’s family shattered
WALVIS BAY – The family of the Hangana Seafood captain Carlo Gordon, who is still missing at sea, say they are deeply disappointed in the company’s efforts to locate their son.
ACC accused of abusing its power
The lawyers, who are instructing a South African advocate in an urgent court application matter involving former cabinet minister Bernhard Esau and his co-accused in the unfolding Fishrot scandal, have accused the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of abusing its power and acting above the law.