By: Ellen Shihepo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has launched its fourth Sustainable Development Awards today, which is aimed at recognising stakeholders and individuals for outstanding practices in environmental sustainability. The awards are a collaboration between the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF), the line ministry, and the Sustainable Development Advisory Council (SDAC). Watch […]
By: Selma Taapopi Less than 20% of women are employed in the mining sector compared to their male counterparts. This was shared by Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah while officiating the Mine Workers Union Women’s conference last Friday, themed ‘ Empowering and gearing women up for future roles. In her keynote address, Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that gender inequality […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Local agribusiness entrepreneurs from the Bokamoso Entrepreneurial Centre say their own manufactured products undergo several expensive processes and applications to meet the standards that allow products to be certified for the market. Because of the costs, which can amount to up to N$150 000 for the sample test process as well as […]
By: Valeria Handobe/Selma Ikela Five months after opening its doors, the #BeFree youth campus in Katutura has proven to be a safe space for young people from the surrounding community who frequent it to access numerous free services on offer, including assistance with schoolwork, health services, psychosocial support, gym as well as free meals. The […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Women entrepreneurs operating from the Bokamoso Entrepreneurial Centre in Katutura have displayed locally manufactured juices, cosmetics as well as essential oils from agricultural produce such as Mahangu, the Baobab tree and guava fruits among others. This comes as part of the City of Windhoek’s City to City exchange programme which seeks to […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recognised the support from donor partners enabling the redirection of limited resources to other areas of need such as recruiting more healthcare workers, improving infrastructure, and investing in training and capacity building. Deputy minister Dr. Esther Muinjangue said this after the ministry received N$4 […]
By: Valeria Handobe/ Selma Ikela A renowned American author, motivational speaker, and advocate Dr. Cindy Trimm says that having a female president will be a sign of progress and positive change for the country because women are natural nurturers. Dr. Trimm shared her thoughts with NewsoneOne when questioned about what she thinks about the country’s […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Namibia Desert Diamond (Namdia) Foundation has availed N$250 000 for free cleft palate surgery for 10 children as part of their corporate social responsibility. Three-year-old Alex Krambona and two-year-old Genesis Claassen are the latest beneficiaries of cleft palate reconstruction surgery from the Nampharm Foundation at no cost to their parents. Watch […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Namibia’s Roots Development has officially opened the Roots Agricultural College, welcoming its first intake of 42 students from across the country in Windhoek today. The college is aimed at empowering youth with education and vocational training in agricultural practices that can evolve into agribusinesses, locally and internationally. AgriOnOne is proudly brought to […]
By: Valeria Handobe The former First Lady Monica Geingos has highlighted the devastating impact of cancer and the urgent need for action to address the rising cases of cancer in the country. Geingos made the remarks while delivering her heartfelt tribute to late husband, Hage Geingob, who passed away early this month following a cancer diagnosis. […]
