Rudolf Gaiseb The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) wants the Namibian Financial Assistance Fund to resume ‘one laptop, one student policy’, and fund mature age entry students at tertiary institutions. This was said by new SUN president Shikesho Natangwe during the inauguration of the new national executive committee last week. “Education should be accessible to...
WALVIS BAY – With election day fast approaching, 134 officials are undergoing an eight-day training programme in Swakopmund. Hosted by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), the training aims to equip returning officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage the electoral process. Ultimately, this will ensure the delivery of credible elections in compliance...
KATIMA MULILO – The Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court on Friday sentenced George Sibalatani (41) and his father Clemens Sibalatani (69) to 18 years imprisonment each for murder. The duo was sentenced for the murder of Lemmy Mutonga (52), who was a deputy director in the Ministry of Works and Transport at the time of his...
The protracted saga of suspended CEO Hilya Nghiwete and the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund has finally been put to bed. This is after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the fund. In a ruling by a full bench of the Supreme Court on Friday, Judge Elton Hoff, who wrote the concurring judgement, found...
Auleria Wakudumo Okashana communal livestock herders and the surrounding communities of Okashana Kuukongo waNehale protested against the alleged illegal fencing of the grazing area last week. The protesters marched to the Oshikoto Regional Council to hand over a petition demanding an end to the ongoing illegal fencing off and occupation of large hectares of communal...
WALVIS BAY – The Arandis Town Council (ATC) plans to capitalise on renewable energy, industrialisation and logistics to foster economic growth and job creation. The town last Friday launched its 2024-2029 ambitious strategic plan, which will not only focus on these key areas but also on joint venture participation, green hydrogen to drive economic growth...
RUNDU – While acknowledging that a myriad of interventions have been undertaken, resulting in significant strides, education-related challenges persist, particularly in rural areas. This was said by Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo, who added that the region is struggling to deliver quality education in its rural areas, as most schools have poor infrastructures, among other...
Omuleli wopamhepo moMariental, omufita Magaret Basson pefimbo ta popi kombinga yokambo kaye kape “Fight back your dignity-rise with glimmer from defeat,” okwa denga omufindo poshinima shomahepekafano pokati kovakulukadi novasamane, ta ti okuli omhinge nao. Basson okwati ita popile omahepekafano moshiwana. Basson okwa popya omahepeko taa ningilwa ovakulukadi novasamane shaashi okambo kaye nako otaka longo nokuyandja...
Charles Ndeumane ONGWEDIVA – Omukiintu a li a pumwa kohauto ta yi hingwa kokanona petameko lyomvula ndjika okwa ti okugulu kwe otaku ehama, ye keshiwo kutya opolisi oya thikama peno moshipotha she, onkene e li momalimbililo. Omukalimo gwomomukunda Omatando mOngwediva Dorkas Mbengela, 25, ngoka anuwa a lyatelwe kohauto ndjoka ya li ta yi hingwa kokanona...
Charles Ndeumane Ehangano lyoNamibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust olya gandja omayambidhidho ga yooloka kosikola yaanuulema yEluwa Special School mOngwediva, oshowo kosikola yEkoka Combined School yokOkongo. NFCPT okwa yambidhidha oshikondo shuunona wu na uunkundi wopamadhiladhilo shoIntellectual Impairment Section shoka shi li shimwe shomiikondo mbyoka yi li mEluwa Special School nesiga lyohaasa lyomasiga ga hamano lyo ku...