As industry embraces automation and digital tools, there is a responsibility to ensure the workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in the evolving digital postal environment. This was part of the message during a public consultation hosted this week by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran). Cran’s acting CEO Ronel le...
TransNamib CEO Desmond van Jaarsveld has highlighted critical challenges facing Namibia’s rail transport sector. He specifically pointed out inefficiencies that have forced fuel and mining operators to rely predominantly on road transport. In a recent presentation, he noted that rail accounts for only 12% of fuel transport in Namibia, a figure he deems “way too...
Iuze Mukube Attempting to get healthcare while battling an illness can be a tedious exercise for many, especially those in remote areas. This may become a thing of the past, as computer scientist Jessé Liula Schiceya has created a telemedicine platform that enables patients to get treatment via digital technology in the comfort of their...
SWAKOPMUND – Chief Justice (CJ) Peter Shivute says the Judiciary faces a challenge in finding replacements for High Court and Supreme Court judges close to retirement. “We are currently working on a succession plan, but we need your assistance in this regard,” he told magistrates who attended a two-day magistrates’ conference in Swakopmund. The conference...
The politicisation of drought relief, officials’ failure to take good care and lack of public awareness about the ongoing drought relief programme are harbingers crippling the government’s drought relief efforts. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila highlighted these challenges during yesterday’s opening of the two-day National Platform on the Implementation of the 2024/2025 Drought Relief Programme, which...
Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda has accused the government of “playing theatrics” with citizens after Cabinet recently approved a study to gradually remove the redline. Last week, Cabinet proposed a feasibility study to be conducted over the next two years to assess the potential impacts of removing the fence. “The study will inform plans...
A police officer in the Ohangwena region has been arrested for allegedly raping his daughter since 2020. The alleged incidents happened at his house. The 44-year-old officer was denied bail when he appeared in the Eenhana Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. His case has been postponed to 7 October for further police investigation. Deputy commissioner Zachariah...
MUYAKO – Five hippos have died over the past few days due to the prevailing drought in the Zambezi region. “We have been fortunate that since the beginning of this drought, we have only recorded these five mortalities that are here at Ikuzu, thanks to the efforts we put in place, and those of other...
Martha Aron (35), who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in cold blood for ending their relationship, was the sole provider for her family. Aron was on Monday stabbed with a knife while she was in a salon at the cuca shops of Oshifukwa village in the Oshikoto region. It is alleged that when the...
Rudolf Gaiseb Under the Industrial Upgrading and Modernisation Programme, the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) will provide grants to suitable and qualifying enterprises. The ministry has directed application forms be completed and submitted before 10 October 2024, to any of the MIT offices in Eenhana, Gobabis, Katima Mulilo, Keetmanshoop, Mariental, Ongwediva, Omuthiya, Otjiwarongo, Opuwo,...