For more than 32 years, the Namibian government has invested hundreds of millions in various strategies to support all regions. Yet, our regions are still struggling with high unemployment, lack of opportunities and shrinking entrepreneurship development.
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Govt offers to pay general Hamunyela
The matter in which retired major general Thomas Ngilifavali Hamunyela is suing the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security for unlawful arrest has entered an interesting twist.
Independence celebration preparations in full swing
With only two weeks to go until the country’s annual Independence Day, preparations are in full swing to ensure the occasion is celebrated with enthusiasm.
Japan uplifts Opuwo maternity waiting home
Kazetjindire Angelika Muharukua Maternity Waiting Home in Opuwo earlier this week received a donation of kitchen supplies and furniture while the awaiting mothers received food parcels and dignity kits at an estimated cost of N$80 000 from the Japanese government through the United Nations Population Fund.
Crayfish festival raises almost N$500 000
Corporates and individuals pledged close to N$500 000 during the Lüderitz Crayfish Festival Trust Fund’s gala dinner last weekend at the coastal town.
Civil servants want 8% increase
Two unions, the Namibia National Teachers Union and Namibia Public Workers Union, proposed salary and other benefit increases for civil servants for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years.
Elcin vows thorough ‘missing millions’ probe
The western diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia has pledged to continue thoroughly investigating the alleged disappearance of millions of dollars.
Zambezi farmers sell beef under trees
espite having quality meat and healthy livestock, farmers in the Zambezi region are dissatisfied with the prices of their produce fetch, as many resort to the informal meat trade.
Fishcor insists on De Klerk’s testimony
The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia has asked Chief Justice Peter Shivute to permit Fishrot’s self-proclaimed “paymaster” and lawyer Maren de Klerk to testify via video link.
Jagger: Women under represented in newsrooms
There is a notable increase in women taking up decision making positions in the media sector of Namibia, however, notable gender gaps still exist in the sector as women are under represented in employment and managerial positions at media houses.