OMUTHIYA – The construction of 30 houses by the National Housing Enterprise in Omuthiya, Oshikoto region, is 80% complete and the houses will be handed over to the beneficiaries in December 2024. This was said by NHE corporate communications and marketing manager, Mutonga Matali during a media tour of the N$6.5 million project at the...
ZADANG – Motor-Vehicle Accident Fund CEO Rosalia Martins-Hausiku says if entities join hands in rural schools’ building projects, a lot will improve, changing education for the better. Martins-Hausiku was speaking at the handover of classrooms built by the MVA in partnership with MTC at Zadang junior primary school in the remote Kavango East region, about...
OSHAKATI – Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango promises that his council will invest in improving essential services for residents. He made these remarks in his acceptance speech after being re-elected as mayor for a fourth consecutive term. Hango pledged that his leadership will invest in infrastructure, and create opportunities for economic growth and sustainable development in...
Algeria’s ambassador to Namibia Abdelkrim Diaf has announced that his country will provide financial support to Namibia to address the ongoing drought crisis. This commitment was revealed during the celebration of Algeria’s 70th Revolution anniversary, held in Windhoek this week. Diaf stated that the strong ties between the two sister countries have prompted president Abdelmadjid...
Ester Hakaala The University of Namibia is owed about N$353 million by students in unpaid fees for the 2024/25 financial year. University spokesperson Simon Namesho recently said students owe the institution a total of N$353.23 million, with the 2024 intake contributing N$184.32 million of this amount. Students with outstanding balances are permitted to sit for...
Triumphant College has launched its new School of Fibre, a significant step in enhancing education in telecommunications technology. The event highlighted the crucial role of fibre optic technology plays in communication in southern Africa, and was attended by high-level guests from various sectors. Professor Geofrey Kaingi, founder of Triumphant College, at last week’s launch said:...
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) have commenced with operation ‘Black Mamba’ in specified regions in response to a rise in specific crimes in the country. The operation ran from 1 to 7 November 2024. Speaking from the Rehoboth roadblock, NamPol Hardap regional commander Sydney Philander said the operation addressed an increase in certain crimes in...
Lahja Nashuuta The Namibia Elections Media Monitoring Report has recorded an improvement in the media’s elections’ coverage. Media ombudsman John Nakuta recently hailed the media for keeping voters informed about election issues for improved decision-making. However, he expressed concern that most political parties’ media engagement and campaign events had declined. “One of the primary reasons...
Sinomine Tsumeb Community Trust hosted a closing ceremony for the Math and Science Clinic programme, launched on 29 April 2024 in Tsumeb. “The primary objective of the clinic is to enhance academic performance among grade 11 and 12 Advanced Subsidiary level learners in Tsumeb schools, with the focus on math and science subjects,” said Max...
One of the most intriguing general elections in Namibia are due to be held on 27 November 2024 to elect a new President and members of the National Assembly. An election is a contest of legitimate power that can be described as non-violent competition, fought within a political forum. In this context, it is important...