Former communication ministry spokesperson Shoki Kandjimi (28) has assumed a new role as Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer at PetroFund, effective 1 November 2024. Kandjimi brings a wealth of knowledge in communication and public relations. He was in charge of the internal and external communications of the ministry from 1 September 2022 until 23 October...
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Namibiab ôa-ams !hao!nāsib tsî ǀumisa !ûi!gâs dis
Tuuda Haitulab, museums omkhâis mâisab ra mîsa !oas ge !hao!nāsi ǂhunumâsiba ra ǁgauǂui ǁgauǁgaun di oahā-ūhes ǁîn di ǂhunuma !hūgu ǁgasa, ǁaruhā-ūs ǀguisa ǁgau tama hâ, xawe ǁnāti ī !ēs gagasise tsî sorosise ǂurus dis tsî ǁkhawa sa !hao!nāsib ǀkha !hūǁaresa ra mā. Haitulab ge Museumdi !Gaeǁares Namibiab dis tawa omkhâisens mâisase a sîsenxa. ǁÎb...
TIKA aids Pionier Boys School
The Türkiye government, through the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has refurbished workshops at the Pionier Boys School, equipping it with state-of-the-art machinery to expose pupils toto the various crafts. Türkiye ambassador to Namibia Feral Çekerek Oruçkaptan said the school has played an important role in preparing pupils for a future they can shape...
BDP’s 58-year rule ends
Zebaldt Ngaruka Paheja Siririka President Nangolo Mbumba has applauded the conduct of Botswana’s recent parliamentary elections, which saw the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) conceding power to the opposition, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). BDP’s 58-year rule ended last Friday when the Independent Electoral Commission tallied the results, with the opposition UDC securing 31 out...
Namibia’s quest to preserve culture and heritage
The return of artefacts to their countries of origin is not just an act of repatriation, but an opportunity for healing and reconnecting with cultural roots, said Tuuda Haitula, the museum development officer at the Museums Association of Namibia. He added that museums in Namibia and elsewhere should be prepared to safeguard these returned items,...
Confront inequalities exacerbating health challenges – Geingos
The co-chair of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemics, Monica Geingos, said to effectively end the AIDS pandemic and prepare for future health crises, there is a need to confront the complex web of inequalities that exacerbate these challenges. The Council is composed of global experts from academia, government, civil society, international development...
Promoting health in hard-to-reach places
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and its stakeholders have been conducting outreach programmes in Kunene to sensitise people about health and nutrition. A resident of Okahozu, Vekoruavi Tjambiru, said she is elated that her 11-month-old baby was checked and is in good health. “I am so happy that my baby was thoroughly checked because I...
Mutota urges Namibians to be socially responsible
It is about time that Namibians take charge of the well-being of children and ensure that they are well taken care of in terms of education and other key needs, said motivational speaker Christmas Mutota. Affectionately known as Dr Mutota for his aspirations to become a medical doctor, the six-year-old frequently shares insights on the...
SOS Children’s Village, a haven for the Namibian child
It was in 2011 when Enigard Nenghwanya entered the doors of the SOS Children’s Village in Khomasdal to seek refuge and comfort, and ultimately have some place to call home. Now a second-year Namibia University of Science and Technology accounting student, the vicenarian reflects and looks back, appreciating the work of the village as it...
Locals dominate as mining prioritises human capital
The mining industry employed some 18 000 people last year, including contractors. In terms of permanent employees, about 8 900 people were recruited, 97% of whom are Namibians. This was revealed by Chamber of Mines CEO Veston Malango. He said these numbers were mostly attainable from Chamber members, which include mining giants such as Namdeb,...