The introduction of sustainable food systems in schools not only improves access to healthy and nutritious diets for learners, but also reduces absenteeism and school dropouts due to hunger.
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
Okahandja armed robbers arrested
Nine suspects have been arrested after recent armed robbery cases at Okahandja Shopping Mall and the Agra outlet last week.
Homeless allocated ‘school land’
For six years, a large piece of land in one of Windhoek’s ever-growing informal settlements served as a beacon of hope for those who made John Mutorwa, Hadino Hishongwa, Thlabanelo and all other Goreangab Dam sections their home.
Geingob, Venaani pay tribute to ‘encyclopedia’ Kaura
“It is a sad moment for Namibia. Kaura was a very active politician, a constitution writer, long serving parliamentarian, he was twice a leader of the official opposition, a historical encyclopedia, a forthright academic, a great hunter and a good leader.
Coastal pensioners swindled of N$320 000
Five pensioners at the coast have lost a total of over N$320 000 at the hands of criminals through scams. These criminals are allegedly targeting mostly German-speaking pensioners.
Avian flu kills 200 birds
Investigations are underway to establish whether the suspected Avian Influenza strain that killed over 200 wild birds at the coast can infect humans.
Rundu fails to spend N$5 million to improve roads
The Road Fund Administration has expressed disappointment in the Rundu Town Council for failing to make use of the N$5.5 million allocated to them to improve the town’s decaying roads.
DNA test backlog delays death certificates
The families of 15 people who died instantly in a horrific accident in December are in limbo as the police are unable to test the charred remains for DNA due to insufficient funds.
Jinels models to grace Brazil runway
Four Namibian models of the Jinels Modelling Agency will in April walk the runways of the São Paulo Fashion Week that will be attended by national and international designers.
Mental health conversations – Teachers’ sensitivity paramount in mental health of learners
As we’ve entered the new year refreshed and schools have resumed, children of different age groups across the country and the world are experiencing different emotions. For some, it’s their first time entering formal school, while others transition to new grades or new schools.






