By: Valeria Namesho-Haufiku In a notable effort to preserve and celebrate Windhoek’s history and cultural heritage, the City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced plans to transform some old houses in Katutura into museums.This initiative was announced by Chairperson of the Heritage Advisory Committee Dr. Job Amupanda, during a recent street naming and renaming ceremony in […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The Indonesian embassy in Windhoek hosted a business forum titled “Strengthening Economic Partnership” aimed at enhancing economic relations between Indonesia and Namibia. The forum included a series of discussions focusing on outbound investment, trade, agriculture, fisheries, and education among others. The Indonesian embassy in Windhoek hosted a business forum titled “Strengthening […]
BY: Finna Kahili Media reports and police cases indicate that the Namibian landscape has been plagued by a surge in incidents of gender-based violence and rape, sparking significant concern. Speaking to News on One, City Police Superintendent Marcelline Murapo revealed some alarming statistics, namely that from January to April this year alone, a total of […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Approximately 82,976. That’s the number of applications that have been received for vacancies in different categories for the 2024 General Registration of Voters (GRV). The Manager of Corporate Communications for the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), De Wet Siluka, says however only 3,280 officials are needed for the GRV process. Watch on […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR), Calle Schlettwein has stated that Africa’s public and private sector entities need to scale up their investments into water management and infrastructure on the continent. This comes as part of Schlettwein’s remarks at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) currently taking place in […]
By: Valeria Handobe In a celebration of academic excellence, nearly 200 teachers in the Khomas region have been honoured for their outstanding performance in the 2023 academic year. The awards ceremony, held at Windhoek High School on Wednesday, aimed to recognise and reward the dedication and hard work of teachers who have significantly contributed to […]
By: Finna Kahili Situated in the heart of an informal settlement , a 36-year-old entrepreneur Hilia Angula, converted part of her house into a shebeen and a basic gym as a means to provide for herself and her family. She stated that she was inspired to start the gym Okahandja Park residents had to travel […]
By: Selma Taapopi Under its youth opportunity pillar, the One Economy Foundation with support from the Japanese government as well as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched an initiative known as the Tidy Tekkies Shoe Laundry Facility. The aim? To equip young people with the necessary skills as well as resources to start […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving the salary structure and housing allowance of NWR employees. The NWR Managing Director (MD), Matthias Ngwangwama, said this comes after a feasibility study done by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) determined that employees […]
By: Josia Shigwedha National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has cited interference from the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) in party politics as his reason for withdrawing from running for the party presidency or any other position during the upcoming elective congress. Kauandenge, the second party member to withdraw from the presidential race, […]
