Omaheke region’s acting director of education Eliakim Kavari said for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality and relevant learning in Namibia, the basic education curriculum is reviewed regularly. He said this is to cater for new developments brought about by new discoveries and the resulting demand for new knowledge and skills. He made the remarks...
On Saturday, President Nangolo Mbumba joined the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, emphasising the vital role of educators in shaping the nation’s future. In a press release issued on 5 October, marking the annual World Teachers’ Day, the President, himself a former teacher, stressed the importance of valuing and respecting teachers’ voices. He...
Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Modestus Amutse, made the following announcements on 3 October regarding the latest Cabinet decisions: Submission of bilateral cooperation engagements held in London, England, from 17 to 19 July 2024: Submitted by the Minister of Industrialisation and Trade. Cabinet took note of the bilateral cooperation engagements held in London,...
KETMANSHOOP— //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has praised the recent readathon held in the region as a testament to the education fraternity’s collective commitment to fostering a culture of reading and writing among pupils. This was her view when she delivered the keynote address during a readathon held under the theme: ‘Read Namibia: Discovering the Strength...
OSHAKATI – Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party remainsfocused on ensuring inclusivity among all Namibians, as she announced the party had printed a record 500 copies of its recently launched manifesto in Braille. This will enable visually impaired persons to follow the party’s ideologies and promises for a better future without having to...
Lahja Nashuuta The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) has agreed to file the current president, Ester Muinjangue, as the party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections, slated for 27 November 2024. The decision is among the resolutions taken at the party’s electoral college held over the weekend. The party’s leaders met...
Rudolf Gaiseb Political parties have reiterated their stance that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) cannot handpick a printing company for ballot papers in the absence of a fair and transparent bidding process. This development has raised concerns about transparency and fairness in selecting a printer for the ballot papers, which parties say could potentially...
WALVIS BAY – One person died, and over 100 families were displaced on Friday evening when another shack fire ravaged an illegal settlement where many, who came seeking greener pastures, had been occupying land since last year. The fire occurred around 18h30 at a piece of land situated close to Otweya, which belongs to the...
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has raised critical concerns regarding the burgeoning green hydrogen sector in Namibia. In its latest publication, IPPR research associate Frederico Links emphasised that while there has been significant excitement surrounding new developments, it is now time for a realistic and inclusive evaluation of the situation. He pointed out that the...
Uukwiyu-Uushona- In a quest to bring services closer to the people and to grow the local economy, Oshana Regional Council hosted a market and public service day at Uukwiyu-Ushona constituency last Tuesday. The day provided an opportunity for the locals to market their produce and also for government and private institutions to give information and...