An estimated 20 000 children aged 12 to 17 years in Namibia are exposed to dehumanising activities of online sexual exploitation and abuse annually. Statistics from a survey conducted by the world-renowned Disrupting Harm Project reveal that 81% of Namibian children aged 12 to 17 are internet users. Among them, 56% go online every day....
PHILADELPHIA – Namibia and the United States, through the City of Philadelphia, are exploring the possible establishment of direct shipping routes, air links and student exchange programmes. The deliberations occurred when President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met Philadelphia mayor Sherelle Parker at City Hall, turning what began as a ceremonial visit into a historic blueprint for economic...
Hilma Nalupe The High Commission of India hosted the Viksit Bharat run on Sunday at Yellowstone Trails in Ludwigsdorf. The event formed part of Seva Pakhwada, a fortnight dedicated to service, civic responsibility and community participation. The run, staged in more than 150 cities worldwide under the theme ‘Run to Serve the Nation’, commemorated the...
RUNDU – The Ngato Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) on Friday unveiled its Beauty Hub alongside the introduction of two new courses in clothing production and cosmetology, designed to empower young people in Rundu and beyond. The cosmetology programme covers hair styling, skincare, nail care and make-up artistry. About 15 local youths have been...
Matheus David The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has launched a Criminal Justice Research Forum, bringing together academics, policymakers and justice professionals to address the country’s most pressing security challenges. The session held last week in Windhoek under the theme ‘Synergising Research and Data in the Namibian Criminal Fraternity’ drew representatives from across Namibia and the...
Kaviveterue Virere The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has retaliated against Rural and Urban Development Minister James Sankwasa for his recent remarks that accuse opposition-led local authorities of failing to adequately address the needs of informal settlements. The party’s top leadership held a press conference in Windhoek on Tuesday, accusing the minister of spreading false information,...
Auleria Wakudumo OUTAPI – Swapo party candidate Selma Asino won the Outapi constituency by-election with 9 675 votes, defeating her rival Fillemon Shikwambi of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), who garnered 669 votes. The by-election took place on Friday. A total of 26 400 people registered to vote, with 10 425 casting ballots. During...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for stronger trade links with the United States, emphasising that partnerships in agriculture and logistics could create jobs, combat unemployment, and expand exports of unique Namibian products. Speaking during visits to the Port of Philadelphia and the International Produce Market in Pennsylvania, the President said Namibia has “a lot to...
Namibia has set in motion plans to establish its first-ever nuclear analytical laboratories, which will be complemented by over 100 trainees in the field of nuclear science, as part of the government’s efforts to lay a solid foundation in advanced nuclear technology. Under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the government will place special emphasis...
KATIMA MULILO – Zambezi Regional Council chairperson, Warden Simushi, has raised concern over thousands of hectares of fertile land in the region that remain unutilised, while small-scale farmers continue to struggle without proper market support. Speaking on the region’s agricultural potential, Simushi stressed that Zambezi has some of the most productive soils in Namibia, describing...