KHAN YUNIS – Gaza’s civil defence agency said a strike on a humanitarian zone in the southern city of Khan Yunis killed 40 people yesterday, with the Israeli army reporting that it hit a Hamas command centre. Civil defence official Mohammed al-Mughair said that “40 martyrs and 60 injured” were recovered and taken to nearby...
Mindsinaction, in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia (BoN), is expanding its bootcamps to reach a wider audience that is interested in exploring the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (Steam). The second phase of the programme is targeting at least 240 learners from four schools across the country. These schools are...
The third Junior National Council (JNC) kicked off on Monday in Windhoek, addressing pressing youth issues at both regional and national levels. The JNC serves as a voice for school-going youth, offering them a space to express their opinions, and debate matters affecting them. This year’s theme is ‘Educating a Namibian Child Fit for Agenda...
Persistence, dedication, patience and hard work are some of the key traits Rosalia Haufiku, to which the first runner-up for Youth inTourism Innovation Challenge in Gaborone, Botswana, attributes her success. The electronics engineering student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) came out on top with her project, ‘Secure Environmental Data Acquisition Portal’...
BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Huawei yesterday unveiled the world’s first triple-folding phone at more than three times the price of the newest iPhone, hours after its US competitor lifted the curtain on its own new handset built for AI. The Mate XT was officially presented by Huawei executive Richard Yu at the firm’s headquarters...
BRUSSELS – A top EU court yesterday delivered two major victories for Brussels by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sagas with billions of euros at play. The decisions give a boost to the bloc’s outgoing competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, who had suffered a series of setbacks in EU courts against her decisions....
Effective 1 October 2024, Mariama Cire Sylla becomes the World Bank Group (WBG)’s joint resident representative for Namibia. This new position provides a single point of contact for access to the full breadth of the WBG products and services, and is expected to enhance the global institution’s ability to address challenges and drive development with...
Charles Ndeumane Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni says he is losing patience with councillors fighting with one another. He was speaking at the handover of the Outapi Town Council services infrastructure. He said they should instead be dedicating themselves to their responsibilities of providing services and fostering development in their towns and...
Rudolf Gaiseb For Namibia to thrive in a new digital era, digital transformation must not only adapt but must also build a strong, resilient framework, capable of enduring digital advancement. This sentiment was shared on Monday by information and communication technology (ICT) minister Emma Theofelus. Namibia is preparing to inevitably integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into various...
Over the years, many schools have organised events to raise funds to finance projects that enhance learners’ educational experiences through infrastructure development. These projects often include renovations and new constructions like school halls, laboratories, libraries, classrooms, hostels, and fences. One common fundraising method is hosting gala dinners. However, the amounts raised at these events often...