A Nigerian couple who lived in Namibia for over 30 years saw that the country faced a critical need for technical skills and established Shalom Vocational Training Centre in Grootfointein serving the unemployed youth in various trades.
Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )
Shifeta: Not in my DNA to discredit comrades
Swapo vice president (VP) candidate Pohamba Shifeta has said it is not in his nature to entertain campaign attacks by using slander, slurs and false statements against his opponents.
Otavis ǁanǂgāsaben ge N$57 miljun marisa surude hâ
ǀHaob ais ge Otavis di !ās ǀawemā!nansa surudehe hâ maris, !ā!khōmais !oabadi !aromasa N$57.6 miljun maris ai nē kurib di 6 Taraǁkhumuǁkhâb dis khaos ai go mâ. Nē marisa go a ǂhākhâis ge 19.6 persentgu di ǀgapiǀgapis hîa 2020/21ǁî marikurib !nâ go surudesa i N$48.2 miljun maris ai go ǀarohes xa go !aromahe.
People with disabilities feel left out
People with disabilities are one of the most marginalised groups in any society.
Otavi residents owe N$57 million
The total debt owed to Otavi town council for municipal services stood at N$57.6 million as of 6 September 2022.
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.