While government and educationalists are still trying to get to terms with the recent disastrous matriculation examination results, the International University of Management has moved swiftly to capitalise on the thousands who failed to qualify for university acceptance.
Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )
NSFAF re-integration reaches implementation phase
As plans by the government draw closer to dissolving the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), the entity has developed an implementation plan that has been forwarded to the line ministry for approval.
Unemployed waste sorter seeks investor
An unemployed graduate has turned to waste management to make a living and has now turned to the public to help him realise an opportunity that recently came his way.
Power expansion hampered by low population density
Namibia’s low load densities and long distances between major load centres and potential generation points make it challenging for NamPower to expand the power system while ensuring the security of supply, maintaining reliability levels, and keeping the cost of electricity at a reasonable level.
MET to enforce eco-friendly festive season
As the nation heads into the festive season, the environment ministry is calling upon holidaymakers and all citizens to observe environmental safety.
Local authorities slammed for poor management
Many local authorities in Namibia continue to reflect weak financial management systems, thereby compromising service delivery. T
Mayor questions lithium arrests
Contrary to claims that there is illegal mining of lithium in Karibib, the town’s mayor Davey van Wyk has said he does not understand why the police are arresting residents for picking up stones.
New Okahandja councillors pledge to reclaim ‘Garden Town’ status
Despite their different political affiliations, the newly-elected Okahandja councillors promised to work together to restore the town’s identity as the ‘Garden Town’ once again.
Indigenous plants should benefit locals – Shifeta
Environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed concern that most of the country’s resources, specifically indigenous plant products, continue to be utilised for cosmetic or pharmaceutical purposes, without proper benefit-sharing arrangements.
Retail sector struggles as apprentices shun poor pay
Unemployed and unskilled young Namibians are not taking up apprenticeship opportunities to acquire skills in the wholesale and retail sector.