Five students from the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) recently completed a week-long study visit to Shenzhen, China, as part of Huawei’s ‘Seeds for the Future’ programme. The students, Hilma Uupindi, Justin Campbell and Lilungwe Simasiku from NUST, and Alzira Dongua and Vepukisa Tjiuiju from Unam, were...
Rudolf Gaiseb Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti has announced that the government has planned an investment of N$9.98 billion toward youth development. He said that, over the next five years, these funds will be dedicated to entrepreneurship, infrastructure and skills development programmes. Additionally, more than N$2 billion is...
Taimi Haihambo The hardships experienced by many tertiary students who do not have financial assistance are profound, resulting in countless students dropping out of their studies. Puye-Ipawa Haipinge, was once in those difficult shoes. The 28-year-old accounting graduate turned her fortune around when she started an “order with me” business to finance her studies at...
Lahja Nashuuta The information ministry has initiated a process that will ultimately result in the appointment of the information commissioner and their deputy. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has made a call through an advert to non-governmental organisations within Namibia’s media sector to nominate qualified individuals for appointment to the selection committee...
Taimi Haihambo HELAO NAFIDI – Paulina Nghipunya omunamido 35 ota longele ehandukilo laye leedula 10 kevyulonghalo koWindheok, eshi omahepeko oomeme nounona e mu twalifa mokakuma.Nghipunya ehokololo laye ola li la kuma vahapu, pefimbo a li te liyandje komutumba wovakainhu oo wa li keesaala daHelao Nafidi koshitukulwa shaHangwena, nowa li wa kwatelwa komesho komutoolinghundana wedina Fillemon...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has emphasised that Africa continues to lag in development because it exports its wealth in the form of raw materials, while importing poverty. Speaking during a joint ministerial engagement held in Rundu on Friday, hosted by her ministry alongside the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, with...
Lylie Joel Uakutura Kambaekua Swapo deputy secretary general (DSG) Uahekua Herunga has emphasised the need for unity within the ruling party ahead of November’s elections. He stressed the importance of solidarity in the face of upcoming challenges. Herunga’s call to action comes on the back of last year’s elections, which resulted in the ruling party...
Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors World Cup campaign initiative is pulling out all the stops ahead of Namibia’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Malawi in Francistown, Botswana. Campaign chairperson Tim Ekandjo at a press conference yesterday announced that there will be a final send-off event, a football spectacle at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium on...
Eba Kandovazu Iuze Mukube The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that although former Namcor MD, Immanuel Mulunga, did not receive money directly into their accounts from Enercon and Erongo Petroleum, his actions indicate that gratification was created. The same goes with Namcor’s former finance manager, Jennifer Hamukwaya. This was revealed by ACC lead investigator, Oberty...
EKURHULENI – The South African police fired rubber bullets at residents who tried to block the eviction of scores of houses near Johannesburg yesterday by throwing stones and torching a municipal building, officials said. After police gained access to the housing complex in Ekurhuleni, about 10 kilometres east of central Johannesburg, a squad of men...