By: Valeria Handobe/ Maria Nduuvundi While addressing the water and infrastructure challenges faced by schools in the Onyuulaye and Onkumbula circuits, Oshikoto education director Aletta Eises highlighted the importance of unity and collaboration among educators and management to ensure that learners receive quality education despite the difficulties. Eises made the call recently at the inauguration […]
By: Ellen Shihepo A study has revealed that Namibians consume an average of 18 kilograms of fish per person annually. This information is based on the findings of the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) after it was commissioned by the University of Namibia (Unam), to study fish consumption around the country. Watch on oneafrica.tv […]
By: Ketemba Tjipepa The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), Evelyn !Nawases -Taeyele has expressed disappointment with the distribution of houses under the city’s informal settlement upgrading housing pilot project, stating that the intended beneficiaries are not reaping the benefits of the initiative. Taeyele conveyed her concerns during the ground-breaking ceremony for the […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has witnessed a significant increase in organised crime over the past few years, primarily orchestrated by criminal networks. These crimes include drug and human trafficking, as well as illegal firearms trade, among others. This was shared by Namibian Police Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo while speaking during […]
By: Valeria Handobe The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) premiered its new edutainment television series called “Our Family Ties”, which aims to share the institutions’ stories, benefits, myths, and member experiences while addressing frequently asked questions. The series, consisting of six episodes, is set to premiere on local televisions this week.
By: Josia Shigwedha & Jackson Kunatela President, Nangolo Mbumba, stated that the country’s independence came from the sacrifices made by people, including many from the Zambezi region. Mbumba mentioned names including the late Swapo vice president Brendan Simbaye, and PLAN commissar Greenwell Simasiku Matongo, who were all from the region. The president made these remarks […]
By: Joseph Sheefeni & Valeria Handobe In the wake of the passing of the country’s third president Hage Geingob, this year’s Independence Day celebration marks the first major event since his departure. Mangaliso Touré, the eldest son of Geingob who currently lives in the U.S., reflected on his father’s lasting impact on the nation. According to […]
By: Finna Kahili Residents of the Zambezi region express dissatisfaction over this year’s independence celebrations coming to Katima Mulilo. The residents say that despite the peace and tranquility enjoyed by all citizens during the past 34 years, there are frequent water and power outages in the town, while the infrastructure is in a poor state. According to […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Social activist and Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters Party (NEFF) Economic Commissar, Michael Amushelelo, has questioned the tradition of celebrating independence for over three decades. According to Amushelelo, such a celebration was symbolic in 1990 and suggests that such funds could be better utilised in addressing unemployment and hunger. However,local economist and University […]
By: Terence Mukasa The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), along with several stakeholders, celebrated the late President Hage Geingob by planting a tree in his memory at the stadium named after him. NRU vice president, Johan Diergaardt, urged the public during the ceremony to honour the legacy of the late president by taking meaningful action that […]
