Lahja Nashuuta Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader and parliamentarian Job Amupanda has reignited the debate over developing Cape Fria. He proposed that the remote coastal area in the Kunene Region be transformed into a city. He tabled a motion in Parliament this week, describing Cape Fria as a site of “immense strategic value” that could ease...
The Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) continues to be a key catalyst in government’s ongoing employment creation efforts. NIEIS is a government online initiative that tracks, secures and connect hundreds of job seekers with potential employers, As of February 2025, the NIEIS had over 227 319 job seekers on its data system. Out of...
RUNDU – The unemployment rate in the Kavango East Region has increased from 48% in 2011 to 52% in 2023. This is according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) from the 2023 Population and Housing Census. NSA Census and demographic statistics senior statistician Tommy Harris said 48% of the population in Kavango...
Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has given the Kavango West Regional Council an adverse audit opinion for the 2020/2021 financial year. “The financial statements do not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Kavango East Regional Council as of 31 March 2020 and 2021, and its financial performance and cash flows for...
Kaviveterue Virere The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) yesterday launched the Department of Digital Arts and Animation. This marks a major step in the development of the country’s creative economy. The event took place at the main campus of NUST in Windhoek. The new department will first provide short courses in film, digital...
The government, earlier this week, officially inaugurated the newly renovated Homs River bridge in Warmbad, following extensive rehabilitation works carried out at a cost of N$18.8 million. The bridge, which links the town with surrounding locations, has served as a vital artery for the community since its original construction in 1960. Delivering the keynote address,...
KATIMA MULILO – The Katima Alliance Development Association (Kada) has encouraged residents of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region to vote with purpose during the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. Addressing a media conference on Saturday, KADA chairperson Benson Kaapala said the removal of councillors from Katima Mulilo Town Council by the Minister of...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Residents of Ongwediva say it has become unsafe to walk freely in the town, as stray and roaming dogs continue to attack people. In a space of one week, three people were reportedly bitten by dogs. This was confirmed by Ongwediva Town Council’s environmental health practitioner Penda Kashihakumwa. He said more...
Kaviveterue Virere The Students Union of Namibia (SUN) launched a nationwide petition last week. They want Namibia’s Free Education Policy to be fully and fairly implemented. The goal of the petition is to encourage young people, students and the general public to demand that all Namibians have equitable access to education. The move is a...
Auleria Wakudumo The Swapo Party’s Okongo district office has been officially renamed after the First Gentleman, Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah. This is in recognition of his contribution to the liberation struggle and continued commitment to national development. Speaking at the renaming ceremony, Ndaitwah expressed gratitude to the party leadership. He urged members to remain...