The 'Improving rangeland and ecosystem management practices of smallholder farmers under conditions of climate change in Sesfontein, Fransfontein, and Warmquelle areas of Namibia' under the auspices of the IREMA Kunene Project, conducted a training of trainer’s workshop on gender mainstreaming from 12 to 15 July 2022 in Opuwo and Khorixas.
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SPCA awaits much-needed land in Keetmanshoop
Angie Dunn, senior member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said although the organisation wants to carry out its mandate optimally in the southern town of Keetmanshoop, a lack of office space and land prevents them from doing so.
Schools close, teachers vote to strike
Learners have scored an unexpected long weekend as 100 000 civil servants, including teachers, will cast their votes in favour or against the looming national strike.
Holding cells full of illegal immigrants – Ndeitunga
It is of concern to note that the Namibian Police holding cells, meant for the accused persons before their first appearance in court, are heavily congested.
Mayumbelo’s top score for Lutombi questioned
George Mayumbelo, who steered the recruitment process of Windhoek CEO last year, allegedly scored Conrad Lutombi, an alleged ally of his, 100% from the 16 questions posed to candidates, a rare feat, according to human resources experts.
NAC sues Alliance Media for N$20 million
The Namibia Airport Company is fighting to have the High Court compel Alliance Media Namibia to pay more than N$20 million for making use of its advertising space at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Kauandenge laments inflated city egos
Former coalition caucus chairperson at the City of Windhoek Josef Kauandenge says the opposition parties in the council need to come up with a new strategy, as the current approach has failed.
Civil servants consider biggest national walkout
Despite warnings by experts and begging by the government, civil servants are expected to cast their votes today and tomorrow ahead of what could amount to the biggest-ever strike since independence.
Kauma calls for Ogongo campus expansion
Vice chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma has called on stakeholders to put in place the necessary mechanism for strengthening food security through resource mobilisation and support for the Ogongo Unam campus in the Omusati region.
Namibia fully committed to ATU – Mushelenga
Information minister Peya Mushelenga has reaffirmed Namibia’s full commitment to the strategic plans of the African Telecommunications Union.