Although Hardap has its challenges, such as a shortage of qualified pre-primary teachers, the region managed to achieve the universal primary access goal, with a 97% access rate in 2021.
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Shikongo’s meteoric rise
Twenty-four years ago, then an officer in the Namibia Defence Force, Joseph Shikongo rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel on 1 September 1998.
Swapo ‘Iron Lady’ combat-ready
After years in her cocoon, veteran Swapo politician Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana is ready for deployment anywhere by the ruling party for as long as the process is above board and bona fide.
PM: Govt making progress on housing
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has dismissed assertions government is doing nothing to fight the housing backlog in Namibia.
Activists to steer clear of Chinatown
Activists Dimbulukeni Nauyoma and Michael Amushelelo were released on bail yesterday after the High Court concluded that there was no evidence indicating they will commit further offences.
National policy changes needed to harness 4IR
Namibia’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) task force has said the enormous benefits of the 4IR will only be realised with significant national policy changes.
Research commission told to appoint CEO
Higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi last week directed the newly appointed board members of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology to finalise the appointment of a substantive CEO without delay.
Katjiua launches development pillars…opens door to foes and opponents
Disputed Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) paramount chief and academic Mutjinde Katjiua has unveiled the five strategic development pillars that seek to economically liberate the Ovaherero community around the world.
Proposed mining infuriates Aminuis constituents abroad
The Aminuis Diaspora Community (ADC) has rejected the planned uranium mine in the constituency, saying the planned exploration will contaminate the already scared constituency’s agricultural land.
Treason lawyer says system has gone to hell
Defence lawyer Jorge Neves has informed Windhoek High Court acting judge Petrus Unengu that he wishes to withdraw from the case of the remaining seven treason accused persons, in the longest running trial in the history of Namibia.