Kaviveterue Virere Omaheke – The Donkerbos Primary School in the Otjombinde constituency became the latest beneficiary of the MTC and Motor Vehicle Accident Fund rural schools project being furnished with a block of four classrooms and a staff office valued at N$2.4 million. Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate, who officially inaugurated the new facilities, commended MTC and its partner, the MVA...
National digital strategy pins economic freedom
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) director for print media affairs Frans Nghitila affirmed that Namibia’s key strategies provide a bedrock for a digital economy that serves citizens, fosters innovation and connectivity, and strengthens trust in digital governance. He was speaking on behalf of his line minister, Emma Theofelus, yesterday at the 12th edition of the...
On the spot with Lahja Nashuuta – Ensuring justice in the workplace and beyond
After nearly a year of tense negotiations, Namibia’s fishing industry witnessed a historic breakthrough this week. Hundreds of workers employed by NovaNam (Pty) Ltd and Lalandii (Pty) Ltd finally secured a wage agreement after 12 months of protracted bargaining. The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, overseen by Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Fillemon Wise Immanuel, marks not just...
Editorial – Western bypass accidents need urgent address
Windhoek’s Western Bypass has become notorious for claiming at least one life every two months if recent reports of fatalities along this stretch of road are anything to go by. Just this week, a young man lost his life as he attempted to cross the road. He was on his way to work to eke out a living for himself...
Opinion – Oil, Gas: Building skills for sustainable growth
Recent offshore oil and gas discoveries in Namibia could prove to be a turning point for the country. There is potential to attract billions in investment, create thousands of jobs, and drive major infrastructure projects. For a country striving to diversify its economy, this represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, to avoid the ‘resource curse’ and ensure that the sector will...
Japan scraps Africa ex change programme over false fears
TOKYO – Japan’s international aid agency said Thursday it will cancel a friendship exchange programme with African nations after false beliefs spread that it would open the door to waves of migrants.The Japan International Cooperation Agency said it would scrap the “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, which was designed to foster cultural and social exchanges between four African countries and as...
Philippines cancels classes, flights as new storm looms
MANILA – The Philippines shut schools and scrapped flights yesterday as a fresh storm threatened to hit just days after a super typhoon killed nine people in the archipelago.Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi is forecast to intensify into a typhoon on Friday and then slam into the southern end of the Philippines’ largest island, Luzon.“Widespread flooding and landslides in mountainous areas...
French navy seizes nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine off west Africa
BREST – The French navy has seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine worth more than US$600 million from a fishing vessel off the coast of west Africa, French authorities said yesterday. The seizure by two navy ships on Monday followed a tip-off by anti-drug and maritime intelligence authorities and British police, authorities in France’s northwestern Atlantic Maritime region said. The...
France’s ex president Sarkozy convicted in Libya trial
PARIS – A Paris court yesterday convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on charges of criminal conspiracy but acquitted him of corruption and accepting illegal campaign financing in his trial into accusations late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi helped fund his victorious 2007 presidential run. The trial is the latest in a string of legal troubles for the right-wing ex-leader, 70,...
Horseracing Spring Cup set for Okahandja
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – A dusty affair is expected at Okahandja turf tomorrow when the country’s top racehorses converge for the Spring Cup . The event is organised by Okahandja Racing (OR), which has set aside N$ 211,000 for the participating racehorses in 19 sprints. Speaking to the New Era Sports, Otis Kotjipati, the president of OR, said the horses...