President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has heeded to the sounds of the St. Peter’s Basilica’s bells that tolled through the silent Vatican City as the world awoke to the sombre news of the passing of Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away today in the morning hours. Nandi-Ndaitwah...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the harsh and challenging reality faced by those displaced by the recent floods, recognising the emotional and physical toll it has taken on individuals and families. Despite these hardships, she called for unity, resilience, and solidarity among the affected communities, urging them to remain hopeful as the government works to provide...
The Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development of Tsinghua University (Tsinghua ICCSD) and Global Times Online (Huanqiu.com) jointly released a research report titled “China’s Green and Low-Carbon Development: Vision and Action” on the afternoon of March 26, 2025. This bilingual thematic report is the first of its kind jointly developed by an academic...
The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS) in Namibia recently held its annual charity bazaar, which attracted more than 3 000 Namibians to sample a variety of cuisines, and exposed locals to many traditions from around the world. The event was hosted at the Windhoek International School in the capital, and it raised a whopping N$200...
“God of Women,” a compelling play created by Sifiso Nyathi and directed by Keamogetsi Joseph Molapong, was performed at the National Theatre of Namibia recently. The production delves into themes of identity, culture and women’s resilience. More than just a play, “God of Women” functions as an interactive classroom, a societal mirror and a celebration...
Thrive Vinomaandero Mahua has encouraged the youth to embrace learning foreign languages as it can help them find greener pastures beyond Namibian borders, leading to further studies and job opportunities. Mahua, a graduate in German Studies and Clinical Psychology, founded Thrive’s Tutorials and Services, where she teaches German. She also runs AfterCare, helping students apply...
The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PetroFund) has recently provided partially-funded Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarships to 13 deserving students at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT). Mbinao Karukirue Tjipanga, a trainee at NIMT’s Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop, expressed her immense gratitude for this support, saying, “I am thrilled to...
Utaara Mootu, a Member of Parliament from the Landless People’s Movement, has voiced worries regarding the insufficient inclusive policies to address youth unemployment in Namibia, an issue that persists 35 years post-independence. She questioned the current regulations, pointing out that they seem to benefit only the elite, leaving numerous young individuals behind. “The Black Economic...
The spokesperson of the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), Givean Samulandela, has pleaded with Namibians to aggressively support local sports events the same way they flock in numbers to watch foreign games and matches across borders. Samulandela was speaking at the MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba held in Windhoek last week, dissecting the topic of unpacking...
Paheja Siririka Davis Higiro RWANDA – Former first lady Monica Geingos has stated that her plan post-first lady duty has always been centred around equipping young Africans with pragmatic leadership skills. She was recently appointed as the Founding Chancellor of Kepler College with tasks and responsibilities centred on overseeing academic ceremonies, conferring degrees, and representing...