Zebaldt Ngaruka The National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development has found shortcomings in projects funded through the 121 Constituency Youth Enterprises’ Initiative and Namibia Youth Credit Scheme. The challenges relate to lack of oversight, funding and slow intake, among others. The findings emanate from oversight visits by the committee in...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – No cattle were lost at the Kavango Cattle Ranch over the past 12 months due to illness, Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) CEO Richwell Lukonga has said. The positive development was shared during a consultative meeting between Nida and the Kavango West Regional Council this week, where Nida – which manages...
Belinda Kulatau Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has urged newly qualified nurses to honour their professional oath by delivering healthcare services with integrity and compassion. Hambyuka made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at Alba Chipamba University’s fourth graduation ceremony, held at the Rundu Trade Fair Centre recently. A total of 374 students from...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKATUMBA GATE – The ongoing renewal of mandates in Tsumkwe, spearheaded by Swapo Regional Coordinator (RC) Immanuel Namaseb, has divided party cadres in the Otjozondjupa region. Disgruntled members have voiced concerns over an alleged process taking place without proper or advanced communication for them to prepare for the elections. Amongst the concerned members...
Suzith Tjitaura The Ministry of Health and Social Services has addressed social media claims alleging inflated pricing in the procurement of Quinine 300 milligrams (mg) tablets, an anti-malarial medication. In a media statement, the ministry clarified that while Artemether-Lumefantrine remains the recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria, Quinine 300mg tablets continue to play a critical...
Auleria Wakudumo Epangelo okupitila mehangano loNamWater ola tula po eudafano nombaanga yaGermany hai ifanwa German Development Bank (KfW) okukwafela elongo lomeva moshilongo kongushu yoshimaliwa shi fike pobiliona N$1.5. Oshimaliwa eshi osha yandjwa pamukalo weudafano leendjo kehangano laGermany, okukwafela oproyeka onhivali yomeva moshilongo hai ifanwa oNamibia Water Sector Support Program (WSSPII). Oproyeka otai ka kwafela okuandjaneka...
Auleria Wakudumo Opolifi moshitukulwa shaTjozondjupa otai konakona oshibofa shelikufomwenyo omo omunangeshefa e shiivike nawa a xulifa eshi vati e limangeleka. Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningilwa meumbo lanakufya molukanda Oshetu No. 1 mOkahandja, mEtitatu lwopo 03h07. Nakufya okwa tongololwa oye Christian Shiikeni, mwene wobar hai ifanwa oZee World ili molukanda lavo. Omupopiliko wopolifi moshiotukulwa shaTjozondjupa, Maureen Mbeha...
One of the key roles of a commercial bank is to manage liquidity and ensure access to funding to support financial stability and economic growth. Aligning funding costs with credit pricing, banks must respond to emerging trends, notably the global shift toward sustainable finance. As sustainability becomes integral to financial strategy, banks must ensure they...
In today’s results-driven world, many professionals, particularly those in leadership or public service, approach their roles with a focus on fulfilling mandates within limited timeframes. We chase targets, manage outputs, and strive for efficiency. Yet, in the process, we often overlook a deeper responsibility: to leave behind a legacy anchored in integrity, purpose and the...
After the country obtained independence in 1990, one of the agenda on the table was to push women equality and equity, something that seems hard to be achieved. However, those who were given that responsibility have made sure that it is not just a dream. One cannot talk about equality and equity without appreciating the...