The total debt owed to Otavi town council for municipal services stood at N$57.6 million as of 6 September 2022.
Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )
New NWR rates lure locals, SADC residents
In an attempt to help tourism recover after Covid-19 devastated the industry, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts has introduced a reward plan that offers lower prices for accommodation to locals and those from SADC countries.
Shifeta wants a VTC in every constituency
Swapo vice presidential hopeful Pohamba Shifeta said if Namibia wants to capitalise on green hydrogen and the discovery of gas and oil, the country will need more people with technical know-how.
Africa takes COP27 centre stage
African countries, including host Egypt and Namibia, will support the move to a green climate-resilient economy but put Africa’s priorities front and centre at the 27th session of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference UNFCCC.
NamWater VTC rethinks operating model
The NamWater vocational training centre will not enroll new students next year as the institution will realign its strategic plans. Apart from its mandate of providing clean drinking water to the Namibian nation, the institution has committed itself to positively contribute to the upskilling of Namibians.
Ministry distances minister from scholarship saga
The international relations ministry has dismissed social media reports, accusing minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of allegedly awarding a scholarship to the daughter of her campaign manager.
NTB decries limited air capacity
Although the Bank of Namibia’s quarterly bulletin hints at a recovery in the tourism sector due to increased tourist arrivals, the Namibia Tourism Board identified a serious need for more air capacity to increase arrivals as well as a shortage of rental cars.
Kombats ge a ǂhanub di – ǂgiǂgosi ǀawemā-aob
Otavis di ǂgiǂgosi ǀawemā-aob, George !Garab ge ǁnāti ī !hoa-ain hîa Kombats ǀgurihâ khoe-i xa a ǀhonkhoe-aihe tsî ǂhanub ǀkha !gaeǁare-e ūhâ tama ti ra mîna ra ǂharaxu, ǁnāpa-i ǀgau-e a ǀkhai ǀgurimâ khoe-i nē !garo!āsa ǁama tsî nî ǀhonkhoe kaisa amaga.
Otavi determined to break aid dependency
While poverty has forced the destitute and vulnerable to resort to scavenging at dumpsites in many towns and settlements, Otavi is hell-bent to address food security problems at household and national levels.
World youth ready to transform education
The planet’s youth demand inclusion in education decision-making, arguing they are not waiting for an invitation to transform education.