Paratus Group, the pan-African telecommunications’ company, has completed its East-West Africa fibre route, offering a fast and resilient link to anywhere in the world from anywhere in the southern African region. The Paratus East-West route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus-built fibre infrastructure, offers an alternative terrestrial route, the current demand for which has...
DIVUNDU – In the heart of Divundu, the sun blazes down on a dedicated group of women harvesting at Namibia Berries. For nine hours a day, these women work tirelessly under the sweltering heat, painstakingly picking one berry at a time. Regina Muyenga, a 28-year-old picker and a graduate of the University of Namibia, embodies...
MARIENTAL – With the drought having a tight grip on most parts of the country, farmers in the Hardap region have been accused of failing to distribute drought relief food intended for their workers. This troubling state of affairs has exacerbated food insecurity and economic hardship among the already-suffering farmworkers, worsening the devastating effects of...
Auleria Wakudumo The newly-gazetted Divorce Act restricts media coverage of divorce proceedings. The new law states that media houses could face criminal charges for publishing details, unless they are intended for legal research, are part of law reports, or if permission is granted by the court. “A person may not publish information for the public,...
Namibia is widely recognised as one of the leading countries in Southern Africa with a strong commitment to quality, inclusive education and training, which are seen as strong pillars for national development. However, the education sector still grapples with several challenges. The new curriculum has been blamed for a myriad of challenges and shocks which...
SATOTWA – Two rural schools in the Kavango West region were upgraded and expanded through the addition of classrooms and dormitories. The projects were funded through grants from the Chinese government. The beneficiaries are Simanya and Satotwa Combined Schools. They each got new classrooms, hostel blocks and sports facilities. The donation featured teacher houses, administration...
Namibia’s former First Lady and advocate for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Monica Geingos was one of three women to be awarded the 2024 Hall of Femme Award by the International Women’s Forum South Africa (IWFSA). IWFSA forms part of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), a global invitation-only network of some of the world’s most accomplished...
Auleria Wakudumo Many northern regions are faced with significant water disruptions due to supply issues. Ongwediva residents have gone without a consistent water supply for the past two weeks. Last week, Ongwediva town council’s spokesperson Ottilie Shingenge informed the residents that they are experiencing intermediate water distribution challenges that are expected to last for an...
WALVIS BAY – The Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) has taken steps to recover more than N$1 million, allegedly misappropriated through a law firm owned by their late executive director Eckhardt Mueller’s son. The board is expected to file a civil claim against Mueller’s estate to recover the funds. “The trustees have resolved...
Isabel Bento WALVIS BAY – Fisheries minister Derek Klazen on Friday reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to finding ways of offering people stable employment in the fishing industry, especially given the high national unemployment rate. In a meeting with fishermen’s representatives at Walvis Bay, Klazen said: “We cannot afford to have some Namibians staying at home...