By: Ellen Shihepo A 34-year-old livestock farmer, Hofni Sem, based outside Groot Aub in the Khomas region is advising farmers to take care of their employees well-being and living conditions, as they are largely responsible for the burden of the hard labour that goes into maintaining a farm. Sem stated that there is widespread awareness […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Swanu president Evilastus Kaaronda has criticised the current system of old age pension payment, labelling it an insult to senior citizens. Kaaronda calls for a fixed payday rather than being paid on the first Tuesday of every month. Kaaronda made the remarks during a media conference today where he touched on a […]
By: Josia Shigwedha About 1000 African chief executive officers and professionals in the finance and insurance industry are expected to attend the 50th African International Organisation conference and general meeting of the African Insurance. The event, slated from 1st to 5th June, will be hosted by the Insurance Institute of Namibia as well as the Namibia […]
By: Finna Kahili A 37-year-old visually impaired Miriam Kamberipa calls for equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities, citing discrimination in the job market where they are often overlooked despite having qualifications. Kamberipa, who is currently unemployed despite obtaining an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology nine years ago, also has two certificates in counselling. In […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The National Council and National Assembly have jointly launched new vehicle registration number plates today in Windhoek. The vehicles that belong to the parliament will be easily identified by a green vehicle registration plate displaying the abbreviation LNA for Legislature National Assembly and LNC for Legislature National Council. Delivering a keynote address […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Namibia’s Vice President (VP) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has encouraged Namibians to participate in integrated agriculture, stating that agriculture is the basis for any development. This came as part of the VP’s remarks during a field visit to ROOTS Namibia’s agricultural project farm at Stampriet in the Hardap Region last week.
By: Finna Kahili Community and church leader Chinaville Vries has shared the negative impact of fatherlessness on families, stressing the crucial role fathers play in shaping children’s identity and purpose. Vries was speaking during the One Economy Foundation’s Be Free Campaign, which hosted a Men’s Workshop on Friday in Windhoek. The dialogue aims to open […]
By: Valeria Handobe In an effort to combat plastic pollution and environmental degradation, the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta inaugurated the country’s first Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Plastic Flake Plant at Okahandja on Thursday. The recycling plant transforms discarded beverage bottles made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) material into PET flakes with an international […]
By: Ellen Shihepo A farmer from the Omaheke region, Francois Van Schalkwyk, said exploration activities of Uranium One which is close to his farm have not caused hazards for him. Van Schalkwyk,who is involved in crop and animal farming among others, stated that whether farmers are against or for Uranium One’s exploration activities and mining […]
By: Ketemba Tjipepa In a celebration of determination and resilience, the Women at Work Training Centre in Windhoek witnessed a milestone as seven students, including three inmates on parole from the Windhoek Correctional Facility, graduated from their three-month dress-making and pattern-designing course today. The graduation ceremony, themed “New Beginnings,” marked a significant step forward for […]
