Rudolf Gaiseb Founder of the International University of Management David Namwandi said Africans must unite to harness their resources to reap maximum returns. He discouraged division and laziness among the masses, which he said leaves room for control over them. “We have everything on our continent, but we are, in most cases, sleeping on our...
Cecilia Iyambo Residents of Ndama, Sun City and Sikanduko informal settlements in Rundu have resorted to the Kavango River to quench their thirst. They have been without water since last year, leading to health and hygiene concerns, as well as impacting the operations of small businesses. Kutara Ihemba, a community leader at Ndama, said community...
OMUTHIYA – There are currently 69 Namibia Qualifications Authority-accredited institutions of higher learning in Namibia, none of which are in the Oshikoto region. This was revealed by NQA spokesperson Lina Ndengu during a stakeholder information session on Thursday at Omuthiya, held to sensitise the public about NQA’s role in the education sector. She urged parents...
Rudolf Gaiseb Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has vowed to address food insecurity in the Kavango West region. He was speaking at the party’s mega rally over the weekend in Nkurenkuru. He stressed that the region continues to face serious challenges that come with underdevelopment. “The agricultural sector remains underdeveloped. The party will...
Auleria Wakudumo Primary school learners in Opuwo skip classes to rummage through a dumping site in search of food, clothes, materials to repair their homes, and anything else of value that they can sell. Schools that are mostly affected are those in proximity Opuwo’s dumping site, where teachers are struggling to control learners who have...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Popular Democratic Movement last week donated caskets to the families of the four minors who died after suffocating in an unused refrigerator in the Cowboy settlement in Katima Mulilo. The party stated stating that it is their social responsibility to assist their community in times of tragedy. In a press release, the...
Prior to the 19th century, the rules of war were temporary and informal, changing with each battle. No international rules existed. In 1864, 12 nations signed the first Geneva Convention, which guaranteed neutrality to medical personnel who would be identified by the special emblem of a Red Cross on a white background. They protected civilians,...
Namibia is at a crucial turning point, faced with high youth unemployment, entrenched corruption and the need for sustainable development. It must unite the wisdom of experienced leaders with the innovation of its youth. This is not just about policy reform. It isabout creating a governance model that adapts to the needs of all its...
Iuze Mukube The City of Windhoek handed over four prepaid water taps to households in the Jerry Okandjo Location last Sunday. Mayor Queen Kamati, this initiative was in response to the vulnerable community’s ongoing struggle to get necessities and marks a significant step towards improving the quality of life for residents who have endured years...
The revised version of the book “Lüderitz: A Journey Through Time”, was recently launched by fisheries minister Derek Klazen. The book, which was first published in September 2017, takes the readers to the town’s heritage and architecture, over the years. Additionally, it depicts a futuristic view, and focuses on the Lüderitz of tomorrow. The limited...