National

The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, has unveiled the top 30 shortlisted candidates for the second run of the highly anticipated Old Mutual Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED 2.0). 

Hartlief, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, recently signed a substantive agreement with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) effective for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 applicable to all bargaining unit employees of Hartlief Continental Meat Products. 

Asian and European markets followed Wall Street lower yesterday as the wind came out of the latest rally, with traders jolted by the downgrade of US sovereign debt, soft economic data and concerns about elevated valuations.

The Nampharm Foundation, with partners, such as the health ministry and other medical professionals, has been working tirelessly around the clock, facilitating the procedures of surgically correcting closures of the cleft lip and cleft palates of children in Namibia.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development will be conducting oversight visits on the high failure rates of the Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced (NSSCAS) levels of 2022.

The Oranjemund Private School and Suiderlig Secondary School were crowned the top primary and secondary schools, respectively at the //Kharas Science Fair which ended here last Friday.

The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) last month donated 10 computers to the National Youth Council’s Oranjemund Youth Forum and the School Infrastructure Improvement Initiative, facilitated through the office of the Ohangwena governor. 

In the heart of the Hardap region, a remarkable sports revolution is taking place as Gibeon’s spirited youth turn to football, not only as a means to stay away from alcohol abuse and crime but also as a beacon of hope in the face of limited job opportunities.