As the new academic year commenced, some individuals and organisations have stepped up to ease the financial burden on parents by assisting learners to cover their schoolbooks. The free book-covering campaign, spearheaded by Shincheonji Volunteers, arose in November last year to address the plight of parents’ financial struggle associated with school supplies and preparing children...
Understanding the intricacies of numbers and mathematical problems can be a daunting task for many learners. The Namibia Mathematics Initiative (NMI) has taken on the challenge to address mathematical challenges, equipping senior secondary school teachers and learners in the Omaheke and Hardap regions with the necessary tools to thrive. Through a sponsorship of N$79 000...
Sam squinted at his first-class wristwatch, and the tick had struck 12 minutes past midnight. Then he rubbed his fingers on the mac-rims of his Gold Six. He grabbed the coffee-brown bottle, twisted it, and turned towards the driver’s seat. “Don’t, you’re tanked-up!” shouted his buddies. The moneyed guy stuck out his tongue and revved...
Stephanie Shaumbwako, a 13-year-old author, launched her second book on Monday titled ‘Meekulu Passion’. The fictional book details the life of a grandmother who takes in her grandson after his parents got arrested by the police. The book takes the reader into the boy’s daily battles with trauma, abandonment and adjustment to a new life with...
John Steytler President Nangolo Mbumba’s New Year message to the nation emphasised that 2025 will be the year that the country should cement its developmental interventions to become stronger and better for current and future generations. This foresight and clarion call to grow the country socio-economically resonated with me. It is in line with the...
The Bank of Namibia awarded four provisional licences to four entities for six months to offer services in the payment and virtual assets space. Kazembire Zemburuka, BoN’s Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, said in accordance with its regulatory mandate under the Payment System Management Act, 2023 and the Virtual Assets Act, 2023,...
Ana-Beatriz Martins, the ambassador of the EU delegation to Namibia, noted EU partnership will mobilise N$400 billion in private investments for Namibia’s green hydrogen strategy. This is more than double Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP), significantly advancing the nation’s aspirations for green industrialisation. She was speaking at the grant signing ceremony of N$42 million yesterday...
Lahja Nashuuta Education minister Anna Nghipondoka yesterday released the 2024 NSSCO and AS examinations results, revealing a slight improvement in the overall pass rate of those who sat last year. The results reveal an overall pass rate of 89.3%, marking a 1.1% improvement when juxtaposed against the 2023 outcomes. Official figures show that 40 757...
After years of lurking in the shadows of conventional school subjects, national Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses are making their presence felt. The 2024 Grades 11 and 12 results indicate an improvement in the performance of candidates in TVET courses, as more learners scored higher grades. The percentage of learners achieving Grade...
Rudolf Gaiseb Acting High Court Judge Anne-Doris Hans-Kaumbi on Monday evening granted the National Youth Council (NYC) interim board an interdict against youth leaders William Minnie, Julia Nekwaya and Jafet Amakali. The application was filed on an urgent basis by NYC chairperson Beverly Silas, its director Dominic Mukumba, and the sports ministry. It comes on the heels...