Year: 2021

Since the beginning of the dot-com era, technology has emerged as a dominant force in driving economic growth and wealth in developed economies.

The youth are the building blocks of a nation and increasingly the backbone of economies, especially in Africa. An investment into youth development is in turn an investment into the future of Namibia. It is, therefore, critical to mainstream youth development into the fabric of the national agenda.

The International Social Security Association defines social security as “any programme of social protection, established by legislation or any other mandatory arrangement that provides individuals with a degree of income security when faced with contingencies of old age, survivorship, incapacity, disability, unemployment or rearing children”. 

The clinical research and manufacturing processes of all vaccines are subject to the oversight of medicines regulatory authorities. Manufacturers are obliged to adhere to set standards in the evidence they provide, which is rigorously evaluated by the medicines regulators.

According to The Language Policy for Schools in Namibia, mother tongue or a predominant local language shall be the medium of instruction (MoI) throughout the Junior Primary Phase (Pre-grade to Grade 3).

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, authorities in Namibia have been experimenting with communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy. 

In Namibia, shack fires are an everyday occurrence, often leading to death and injuries as well as displacement and damage to property. 

Outgoing ombudsman John Walters (65) will bid the civil service goodbye next week after a 17-year stint at the helm of the Office of the Ombudsman. New Era journalist Maria Amakali interviewed him this week on his illustrious tenure and future endeavours.

Air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation, thanks to continuous improvements in risk management, technology and pilot training. Yet, things can still go wrong – even in the Namibian air space.

The two Fishrot matters were yesterday remanded back to the criminal mentions roll of Windhoek High Court judge Christie Liebenberg on 19 August.