Hofni Hangula from Onawa Secondary School in the Omusati region was on Tuesday crowned the top-performing learner at the 2024 NSSCO and AS levels’ examinations. Among a competitive pool of 40 757 candidates, his exceptional academic performance earned him the title of best performer. Onawa ranks number two among the top- performing public schools. “Close...
Namibia has welcomed Cuba’s removal from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism, which president Joe Biden announced in one of his final official acts. President Nangolo Mbumba has commended Biden’s decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a media statement released yesterday, Mbumba welcomed the announcement,...
Lahja Nashuuta Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has promised to end wars, unify African countries, and open doors for development if he takes over the reins as African Union Commission (AUC) chairman. He landed in Windhoek yesterday, and met President Nangolo Mbumba as part of Southern African leaders to drum up support for his AUC...
Eba Kandovazu Various political parties said they felt blindsided after they were listed as respondents in the matter that is before the courts. The parties had said they were supporting the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)’s challenge to have last year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections nullified. The challenge seeks to nullify the election outcome...
KEETMANSHOOP – Many parents queued up with their children in different parts of Keetmanshoop to secure placement at schools at the town on Monday. Norman van Wyk, who recently got promoted and transferred to the southern town, said he had high hopes to ensure placement for his daughter. “She was a top-performing student at Oosterheim...
KATIMA MULILO – For many learners, the first day of high school can be daunting. It involves meeting new teachers, adjusting to the environment, and making new friends. However, for three San-speaking learners from Masambo Primary School in Bwabwata National Park, the experience has been nothing short of exciting. The journey from Masambo Primary School,...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – With only two months until the swearing-in of National Assembly members following the pivotal elections in November 2024, the United Democratic Front (UDF) has yet to determine its parliamentary representatives for this term. The party secured two seats in last year’s elections, amassing 16 828 votes in the National Assembly race....
Linea Dishena Learners at Cuba Primary School (PS) in Windhoek will have to continue sharing facilities with Dr Abraham Iyambo PS for the foreseeable future, as the construction of their school is ongoing. Located in the Havana informal settlement, Cuba PS was established in 2023 to alleviate overcrowding at the Dr Abraham Iyambo PS. The...
TSINTSABIS – Swapo secretary general (SG) Sophia Shaningwa has urged residents of the Guinas constituency in the Oshikoto region to vote for her party’s candidate during the upcoming by-election on Friday.During a Swapo mini-rally in the Tsintsabis settlement on Tuesday, Shaningwa said Moses Khumub is the right person to lead the constituency office. She said...
Lahja Nashuuta Education minister Anna Nghipondoka yesterday released the 2024 NSSCO and AS examinations results, revealing a slight improvement in the overall pass rate of those who sat last year. The results reveal an overall pass rate of 89.3%, marking a 1.1% improvement when juxtaposed against the 2023 outcomes. Official figures show that 40 757...