Botswana’s president Gideon Duma Boka has lauded late Founding President Sam Nujoma for his unwavering dedication to liberation, hailing him as a true hero whose selfless pursuit for freedom strengthened not only his country, but the unity of Africa as a whole. Boko paid a courtesy call to the Namibian High Commission in Gaborone recently...
The School Environmental Club (SEC) Namibia is on a mission to promote awareness around environmental issues and sustainability among learners, and to empower them to lead initiatives to positively impact their schools and communities. Representatives Vancine da Silva and Faith Roerkohl said in an interview with Future Media that late last year, they launched a...
Fourth-year student at the University of Namibia, Etuhole Fimanekeni Tweufilwa, strongly believes that with Namibia’s lack of education resources, it is an equal responsibility of teachers to work with what they have and transform classrooms. Tweufilwa (23), who is pursuing a Bachelor of Education majoring in English and Oshikwanyama, added: “Whether using games, visuals or...
South Africa’s ANC party will join the Namibian people in celebrating the life and legacy of the Founding President Sam Nujoma tomorrow in Pretoria. Former president Thabo Mbeki is expected to deliver the main address at the memorial service. The ANC said Nujoma was a towering revolutionary figure, a steadfast pan-Africanist and a liberation struggle...
The United Nations over the weekend held a commemorative event to pay tribute to Founding President Sam Nujoma, calling him a liberator who advocated and worked for global peace. UN General Assembly president Philemon Yang said they are mourning and celebrating the extraordinary life of Nujoma, expressing condolences and sympathy to his family and Namibia....
Zimbabwe’s president Emmerson Mnangagwa was at the Namibian Embassy in Harare today to sign the book of condolences following the death of Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma. Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe will cherish Nujoma’s principled and unconditional support.
Several artists have questioned why they are requested to perform pro bono in honour of late Founding President Sam Nujoma when most of them barely make enough to put bread on the table. They have since come out guns blazing, shunning the organisers of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma Concert requesting artists to perform...
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Tufikifa Nakale said the medical world has embraced technological advancements, and Namibia needs to be proactive in performing frequent minimally-invasive surgeries so that patients can recover quickly. He said the German government’s donation of equipment makes a great difference, making his work more efficient, and adding great value to the healthcare sector....
Mental health advocate Elago Nantana stated that Namibia has witnessed an alarming increase in suicides. He said these figures can be minimised, as suicide is preventable with the right support and resources. Nantana added that suicide is a global health concern, with profound social and personal impacts. By understanding the issue and taking action, lives...
Namibia and other foreign holders of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations’ (ICCR) scholarship praised the entity for the opportunity to enhance their academic and professional careers. One of the recipients, Wilka Shonghela, said the scholarship played a crucial role in her life by empowering and providing her with access to high-quality education in India. ...