OSHAKATI – Namibia is looking to Russia for support in achieving technological independence, according to Audrin Mathe, executive director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. This was a central point of discussion during an expert roundtable hosted by the Sputnik News Agency and Radio in Russia a week ago in anticipation of Africa...
WALVIS BAY – Over 1 100 grade 1 learners have so far been registered for the 2026 school year in Walvis Bay. However, the number of available spaces is still not enough, as several parents had to approach the Walvis Bay education circuit after failing to secure space during the registration process that took place...
Many nations have witnessed the legacy of extraordinary and influential leaders, who have etched their names in the annals of history through their innate ability to unite, galvanise and inspire humanity. The late Founding President Sam Nujoma was such a leader. These were the remarks of former president Nangolo Mbumba in his keynote speech at...
ENDOLA – Learners from Simon Amutenya Private School in Ohangwena’s Endola Circuit have been at home for nearly two months after the school’s sudden closure due to unpaid rental fees. The school has been closed since 11 April. The private institution, which offers classes from pre-primary to grade 3, has now left parents scrambling for...
City of Windhoek and PowerCom on Tuesday signed an agreement, marking a partnership on transforming Windhoek into a smart, inclusive and sustainable city by 2027. Speaking at the ceremony, City mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja highlighted the significance of the agreement and the valuable contribution PowerCom is expected to make. “PowerCom’s involvement in community initiatives, such as...
Auleria Wakudumo Academic Irja Nelago Indongo has been appointed as executive director of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL). Her appointment is effective on 1 June 2025. A media statement from SASSCAL on Tuesday indicated that Indongo will lead the organisation from the SASSCAL Regional Secretariat in...
Two Nudo warring factions, one led by the party’s last democratically elected leadership now under acting secretary general Joseph Uapingene and another led by former football administrator Barry Rukoro, have smoked the peace pipe. The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) has for the past almost two years been a house in serious disarray, as the...
George Sanzila VICTORIA FALLS – The Parliament of Namibia is on the verge of enacting important legislation to ensure the effective use and management of artificial intelligence (AI). The legislature recognises the significant role AI plays in strengthening democratic governance and modernising legislative processes. These were the remarks of the Speaker of the National Assembly...
Lahja Nashuuta A parliamentary committee has uncovered potential mismanagement of funds meant to finance youth business initiatives across the country’s 121 constituencies. Nantu-Likwafela, the company appointed to run the government’s 121 constituency youth enterprises initiative, has denied claims that it withheld funds or delayed payments meant to drive youth entrepreneurship. The initiative is aimed at...
RUNDU – The Shadikongoro Irrigation Project in Kavango East’s Mukwe constituency is facing significant losses. It struggles to harvest 290 hectares of maize due to the persistent unavailability of a combine harvester.The government-owned project has, for the past few years, relied on hiring machinery from other irrigation schemes. However, such schemes are also facing similar...