The US special envoy for Ukraine’s economic recovery said on Monday that tapping frozen Russian assets would be an “easy” source of money for Kyiv, but the G7 must first agree collectively to do it.
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N$100 mil digitisation dream gains momentum… electronic IDs in pipeline
While being conservative with the figures, information executive director Audrin Mathe said it will cost around N$100 million over the next three years to fully implement Namibia’s digital strategy.
Bishop Tjijombo’s church fight spills over into court
Less than six months after the death of Archbishop Daniel Katikisa Tjijombo, two factions of the St John Apostolic Faith Mission are now in a court brawl over rights to the church premises in Katutura.
Pupils’ safety onus on parents – Steenkamp
Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp has appealed to parents to ensure that pupils safely get to and from school, saying the onus rests on their shoulders.
Limited school space leaves parents stranded
PARENTS and guardians of children in the Moses ||Garoeb Constituency of Windhoek have been frustrated by limited spaces in schools, especially for Grade 1.
Increase funding for rural schools: Nanso
THE Namibia National Students’ Organisation (Nanso) has urged the education ministry to increase funds allocated for buying textbooks and other vital teaching materials, emphasising a critical need for intervention in rural areas.
40 000 unclaimed IDs collecting dust at Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has raised concern over the alarming number of uncollected identity documents (IDs), revealing that a staggering 39 168 individuals have failed to retrieve their identification cards.
OTA condemns violence in Gaza
The Chiefs’ Assembly (CA) of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu traditional leaders on Monday expressed its solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza.
Oshakati, Ondangwa register for drought relief
The persistent drought has not only affected farmers and rural communities but has also had a significant impact on urban areas, Oshana regional governor Elia Irimari said on Monday.
Ondangwa cleans up to mitigate flood risks
Employees of the Ondangwa Town Council have started cleaning water channels and culverts to mitigate flood risks during the rainy season.