The release of Namibia’s 2025 provisional NSSCO and NSSCAS examination results has reignited debate about the state of education. According to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Art and Culture, 36% of full-time NSSCO candidates qualified for progression, up from 29% in 2024. While this improvement is encouraging, most learners remain unable to advance....
When I first began working in a village council, I carried with me many of the ideas we are taught in planning and development classrooms. One of the strongest among them is the belief that providing people with access to land is a key driver of development. But working on the ground quickly teaches you...
The start of a new year often invites reflection and resolve. We set goals to improve our health, advance our careers, and become more confident versions of ourselves. Yet one of the most powerful personal development skills is often overlooked: the ability to speak clearly and confidently without preparation. For many, the thought of being...
The government’s decision to redirect funds currently used for private medical care under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) to the public health system is a bold policy move. In principle, strengthening the public healthcare system so that it can adequately serve government employees is not a bad idea. In fact, it could...
Iuze Mukube An Angolan national has been sentenced to a fine of over half a million after being found guilty of illegally fishing in Namibian waters. He got a N$650 000 fine. The accused, Ricardo Rodriques, faced charges of contravening two sections of the Marine Resources Act. The first count is harvesting marine resources without...
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) on Monday announced the appointment of Nashilongo Gervasius as Director of Corporate Engagement and Internationalisation. Gervasius had been serving in the position in an acting capacity since July 2024, during which she coordinated corporate engagement initiatives, managed international partnerships and supported the institution’s internationalisation agenda. The appointment,...
Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Tourism stakeholders in the Erongo region have called for stronger policy alignment and improved inter-ministerial coordination in the allocation of tourism concessions. This is as the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) reviews the National Tourism Policy of 2008.These views were shared during a regional consultation meeting held at Swakopmund...
Lahja Nashuuta At only 26 years old, Muuaupi Kavari is steadily building a career in public service, driven by a passion for serving her community and contributing to development in the Omaheke region. Born and raised in Gobabis, Kavari currently serves as the Senior Private Secretary to the governor of the Omaheke region, a role...
Every year on Namibia’s Independence Day, the country reflects on the historic moment of 21 March 1990 when Namibia became a sovereign nation. For the generation that fought for liberation, independence symbolised the end of colonial rule and the beginning of self-determination. More than three decades later, a new generation stands at the centre of...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Athletic clubs from various constituencies in the Omaheke region will be assembled in Gobabis for the Regional Athletic Championship, starting today at the famous Legare Sports Stadium in Gobabis. The regional competition was born of the Zonal athletic competitions recently hosted in the region’s seven constituencies. Each zone selected the best athletes to...