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...
Parents are the greatest gifts from God to their young ones. They shower their blessings, unconditional love, and affection towards their children. Parents play a vital role in shaping and moulding the behaviour and nature of their children. Source of motivation, inspiration Parents showing a positive attitude toward education at home, act as a source...
OMUTHIYA – The body of a 34-year-old mentally challenged Angolan national was on Saturday found hanging from a tree at Onaayamba village in Oshikoto’s Okankolo constituency. The Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for Oshikoto region, Titus Ekandjo, said the victim is from Cuvelai village in Angola, and was employed as a cattle herder at...
Namibia’s power utility, NamPower, on Monday signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with a Chinese joint venture for the 100MW Rosh Pinah Solar PV power plant.The contract, signed between China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co Ltd and China New Energy Development (Zhejiang) Co Ltd, is valued at over N$1.4 billion (about US$78...
Rudolf Gaiseb Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp yesterday said learners and teachers will deviate from the school calendar for the remainder of the academic year due to the November Presidential and National Assembly Elections. This means 22 November 2024 will be the last day of school for learners. The last day for teachers is 6...
OMUTHIYA – The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s executive director, Sanet Steenkamp, has expressed shock over the death of a 16-year-old learner, who allegedly drowned in Lake Guinas near Tsumeb over the weekend.The Namibian Police reported that O’linn Nauyoma drowned around 15h00 on Sunday. He was a learner at Etosha Secondary School in Tsumeb.“We...
Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia, gaob Immanuel /Gaseb, has called on Namibians, especially members of royal families, to respect customary laws. He urged them to resolve succession disputes according to these laws and traditions, rather than through the courts of common law. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKAJOMBO – An adult education officer for Omaheke’s Epukiro constituency said the national literacy programme must be embraced by all community members and taken seriously. Sam Tjizoo made this plea while addressing students from eight literacy centres, who gathered at Okajombo village recently to celebrate the day, aimed at bringing activities, learning, sharing...