The Namibia Qualifications Authority has confirmed the recruitment process of the new council board members is nearing completion.
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Sampofu advocates for forest preservation
The Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu has called on the region’s residents to preserve forests, as they play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Katima acquires road maintenance equipment
The Katima Mulilo town council, with assistance from the Road Fund Administration, purchased roads maintenance equipment to the value of N$1.8 million.
Kahungu bets on her experience … ex-mayor eyes SPWC secretary role
Former Windhoek mayor Fransina Kahungu, who is standing as a candidate for the Swapo Party Women’s Council secretary position, said her political exposure and professional experience put her in good stead to be considered for the role.
MP moves to address multidimensional poverty
Popular Democratic Movement’s Kazeongere Tjeundo has tabled a motion for parliament to discuss and seek redress to the high levels of multidimensional poverty recorded in the five regions.
‘Bishop’ goes on social media hiatus
Independent Patriots for Change member and teacher Abednego ‘Bishop’ Hishoono has taken an indefinite break from social media after he was successfully sued by First Lady Monica Geingos.
Experts question phosphate firm over map …only senior Govt officials had access to it
Advisors of the Benguela Current Commission’s Marine Spatial Management and Governance Project are questioning how Namibian Marine Phosphate got hold of a map that was supposed to only be in the hands of senior government officials.
Inmates get second chance … as Namcol funds study opportunities
The Namibian College of Open Learning recently awarded 41 students with scholarships to improve their grades, including 10 inmates from the Windhoek Correctional Facility.
Expert says BIG ‘affordable, feasible’
An expert who has worked on social protection programmes in over 40 countries says Namibia can afford the basic income grant.
Road delay could scupper school construction
Works minister John Mutorwa is fighting to ensure that construction work at the Satotwa Primary School is not hindered by the lack of an access road to the site.