The Namibian newspaper recently quoted the minister of higher education, training and innovation (MHET&I) emphasising that ‘robust technical and vocational education and training (TVET) will guarantee Namibia and Africa a ‘rightful seat’ in the global economy.
Year: 2021
Opinion – Abortion: what it is and where we stand
Different religions, communities and nations have different theories about when life begins. Likewise, there are differing religious, cultural and moral views about human sexual reproduction resulting in human fertilisation.
NYS takes over grape company
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba believes the ultimate aim of the acquisition of the Namibia Grape Company (NGC) by the National Youth Service (NYS) is that of ensuring institutional self-sufficiency and sustainable empowerment of the Namibian youth.
Man kills girlfriend, self
A Henties Bay woman was allegedly killed over the weekend by her partner after she ended their relationship.
Africa off track with safe water targets
Namibian water affairs minister Calle Schlettwein has stressed African countries are off track in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.1 and 6.2 targets.
Close to 80 000 vaccinated in Khomas
Khomas region aims to vaccinate around 287 000 people against the Covid-19 by the end of end of March next year, Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua said yesterday.
Diplomatic corps understaffed – Mbuende
Veteran diplomat Kaire Mbuende says Namibian missions abroad are understaffed and need dedicated officials who will be responsible for trade and investment promotion with a reasonable budget.
Man buys new Jeep with fake documents
The police have arrested a 33-year-old man who allegedly submitted fraudulent documents to purchase a luxury vehicle from a Windhoek dealership.
Limkokwing hits back at critics
The Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, which recently set up shop in Namibia, has attributed recent bad publicity on the institution as a smear campaign conducted by people with malicious intent to tarnish its reputation.
Namibia gears up for peer review
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has urged stakeholders in the country to fully support the work of the country review mission and actively participate in its deliberations for Namibia to receive a comprehensive report.
