Every September the education ministry through the Directorate of Namibia Library and Archives Service hosts Readathon Week to foster the love for reading among learners, nurture a reading culture in the country and create awareness of the significance of literacy.
Better access to information can enable citizens to participate effectively in the country’s economic process, says Jona Musheko, spokesperson of the agriculture ministry.
Namibian entrepreneur Risto Ashikoto has expanded his business of Aloe Vera products to the international market.
Nedbank Namibia recently introduced a nationwide meal campaign, partnering with local charities, restaurants and catering services to help unburden healthcare workers in the Covid-19 brawl.
Since March 2020, Covid-19 has altered the way of life for many Namibians.
Debmarine Namibia’s new N$7 billion diamond recovery vessel this week departed on its month long maiden voyage to the Port of Cape Town, South Africa, where it will be fitted with mission equipment before beginning operations off Namibia’s coast early next year.
Increasing mineral commodity prices around the world are good for the growth of Namibia’s mining industry and are expected to also increase government revenue from the extractive sector. Global commodity prices have surged higher in recent weeks as world economies have embarked on economic recovery following the devastating impact of Covid-19.
About 30 nurses this week received oxygen case management training at Katima Mulilo courtesy of the University of Namibia in partnership with the Cardiff University.
Members of parliament from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Economics and Public Administration undertook site visits to various renewable and eco-friendly initiatives within the vicinity of Windhoek on Monday.
A 29-year-old woman from Aussenkehr, accused of murdering her six-month-old son by throwing him on the ground, thereby fracturing his skull, pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder on Monday before Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen.