The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer John Steytler, with immediate effect. The Bank in a statement today said Steytler stepped down to pursue new interests and opportunities, marking the end of his tenure, which began in September 2023. DBN Board Chairperson Evangelina Nailenge, expressed gratitude for...
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ǂUrusib ministeris ge 11 000 sîsensoade ra kuru
ǂGuro Miniters Beros geǂurusib ministerisa ge ǁguiǂ mîs ǁîs ǀnaiūhâ sî enao n xō hā 11 438 ǀasa sîsensoade ǂnuwi. ǁGūbas nē ǀasa !gaedi dis ge, !gâiǂâuhâ tsî ǂgaoǀkhāsa!harib ai hâ |ae !khōs !oabade ǁ anǂgāsabena māsa . ǂUrusib ministeri, Dr Kalumbi Shangulab ge ge mî , sîsenaon !nubusiba gowa ǀî tsî !oabade māsǀgauba gwaǀî...
Meat and Beer Festival promotes artists
The Meat and Beer Festival Volume 15 attracted more than 1 500 concert-goers, providing a platform for vendors to sell their products and for artists to showcase their talents. Organiser Veneruru Mieze said the main purpose of the event is to be a business opportunity for vendors, upcoming and established businesses to make an extra...
Geingos drums up gender equality support
Former first lady Monica Geingos says achieving gender equality requires adequate political representation of women in key leadership positions. Geingos’ advice to women is that “no one is coming to save” them, adding that progress in gender equity is fragile, as “we can hear and feel the pushback.” “Our past is intertwined, and the fight...
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MVA’s Fund on Wheel campaign heads to Hardap
The Fund on Wheel campaign engages communities in the Hardap Region to bring services closer to the people by increasing road safety awareness and educating the public about the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA)’s mandate, benefits, and claims process. The week-long community engagement campaign began on Monday, 3 March, and is expected to conclude tomorrow...
Endurance, commitment keep Ongoro Nomundu afloat
The management of Ongoro Nomundu Concert Group (OCG) attributed its more than two decades of existence in the Oviritje music industry to endurance, discipline and commitment. Manager Sello Kaunata Marenga said the group had and still has young, energetic and dedicated creatives who love the genre and will continue to occupy space in the genre....
Health ministry creates over 11 000 vacancies
The Office of the Prime Minister has authorised the health ministry to add 11 438 new posts to its workforce, a move that is expected to greatly improve the ministry’s ability to fill important roles and improve service delivery. Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said to address staffing shortages and improve the quality of care,...
Osaat Africa launches handheld sonar probe … Groot Aub’s first area to be accessed
One Step At a Time (Osaat), Africa Health Foundation recently launched a novel handheld sonar probe, a ground-breaking effort to decentralise women’s healthcare and enhance access to crucial diagnostic services. Without requiring internet access, this innovative tool will give women in rural areas and informal settlements access to life-saving prenatal and gynaecological imaging. “Our first...
EU and allies support lab equipment worth N$13.7 million
The European Union (EU) Delegation in Namibia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI), officially handed over advanced laboratory equipment worth €695 670.This was given to the NSI last month at a ceremony held at the NSI Testing and Inspection Centre in Walvis Bay.Governor of Erongo Neville...