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MP Wants Geingob Declare State Of Emergency On Youth Unemployment
By:Justicia Shipena Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Inna Hengari has called on President Hage Geingob to declare a state of emergency on the youth unemployment crisis during his State of Nation Address (SONA). Youth unemployment in the country, according to Hengari, stands at 33.4% In July last year, the National Assembly agreed to […]
The Neckartal Dam: The Hallmark And Sleeping Giant of !Karas …… community members air their views
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus As plans get in motion to utilise the 800 million cubic metre body of water in one of the most improvised and less populated regions, the community is worried about how the Dam can economically empower them. The sentiments were raised last week as the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterand Land Reforms held a […]
Mokuti Etosha Get A New Face And Feel …promises experiences and adventures
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus O&L Leisure has given a facelift to its Mokuti Etosha Lodge with promises to offer ultimate safari. In a statement released early this week, the group announced that the lodge’s reception, main restaurant, and pool bar area, including a brand-new kiddies pool, have undergone a complete overhaul over the last 15 months. O&L […]
U.S. Government Holds Solar Panel Installation And Sustainable Design Ceremony To Reinforce Partnership With Namibia
By:Staff writer Over 900 solar panels worth $410 000 USD (approximately 7,5 million Namibia dollars) were installed to support the energy needs of the new embassy compound On March 9th, Ambassador Randy Berry, U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, hosted a solar panel installation and sustainable design ceremony to highlight the strides the U.S government is taking […]
Roads Authority Namibia Safeguards Its Data WithParatus
By:Staff writer Roads Authority Namibia (RA) is the latest client to sign up to the new Paratus Namibia Armada Data Center (DC) in Windhoek. The RA’s data migration process was fast-tracked in under 24 hours and sees Paratus now providing RA with an internet link for the eNaTIS ‘online renewal’ of license discs services as […]
Muinjangue Pushes For Wellness Programmes in Public Service
By:Justicia Shipena The Deputy Minister of Health Social Services Esther Muinjangue has tabled a motion in the National Assembly on the need for workplace wellness in public service. Muinjangue calls for information on wellness to be shared as part of the induction programme for new employees. “I raise and take the floor to table a […]
First Ever Palliative Care Centre On The Cards For Namibia
By:Justicia Shipena The first phase for the establishment of the first-ever palliative care centre for Namibia is set to cost N$7.5 million. The centre, which will be established through the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), will be located in Klein Windhoek and is expected to open its doors in mid-2023. Rolf Hansen, CAN Chief Executive […]
Kunene’s Academic Performance Requires Urgent Revival – Caley
By:Uakutura Kambaekua Kunene’s NSSCO grade 11 performance and NSSCAS level for 2022 dropped 1.2% from the 2021 37.4% pass rate. This poor performance has prompted the Ministry of Basic Education, together with the Kunene Regional Education Directorate, to map out strategies and best practices to improve the situation. Last week, the ministry and the regional […]
No Cattle in Bwabwata, Gov Maintains
By:Fransina Nghidengwa The Minister Of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says that no cattle is allowed in the Bwabwata National Park due to livestock disease. According to Minister Shifeta, the presence of cattle constitutes a threat to the spreading of lung sickness to the Zambezi region and from Botswana and foot and mouth disease […]
ICT Deputy Minister Says Namibia’s Spending Should Reflect Economic Recovery
By:Justicia Shipena The deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has called for Namibia’s spending priorities to reflect economic recovery and growth. Theofelus made this call during the national budget debate in the National Assembly this week. According to her, this can be achieved through the proper and timely implementation of policy initiatives […]