National

Residents of Farm Uitkoms in the Otjozondjupa region got a new lease on life, following the completion of various training in farming techniques.

In line with the very challenging times we are in due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the increase in positive cases and deaths throughout the country, the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is appealing to all its members to kindly stay home and make use of our online platforms to access GIPF services, unless in need of an emergency service such as a funeral benefit claim. 

Following a recent massive increase in requests and to avoid further confusion, the industrialisation and trade ministry has clarified the difference between an Essential Service Certificate (ESC) and an Emergency Travel Permit (ETP). 

Despite its obvious benefits, the noble initiative of subsistence crop farming, which enables a family to feed right off the fields, have not been successfully replicated across the country. 

In the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak, which has claimed millions of lives, several people are paranoid and anxious about the virus. 

It is inevitable that we will face challenges throughout our lives, but what matters most is finding the strength to overcome our challenges and prove how strong we are.

Dyslexia is commonly misunderstood and identified as ‘just’ the inability to read and write. Normally a classic case of confusing your b and d. This general symptomatic assessment has had disadvantageous effects on dyslexics.

A few weeks ago, the South African Constitutional Court sent former President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma to prison to serve a 15-month sentence for having refused to co-operate with the Zondo Commission.  

The hearing to have two Fishrot fishing quotas corruption cases – Namgomar and Fishcor consolidated as one – has been put on hold.

Grade 12 candidates who wish to further their studies at the University of Namibia (Unam) will as from the 2022 academic year have to obtain 27 points in five subjects as per the revised Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate.