By: Selma Taapopi Since the 1st of April 2023, the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has awarded 32 tenders to the value of N$8.1 billion, of which N$7.1 billion worth of contracts were awarded to Namibian companies. This is according to CPBN chairperson, Amon Ngavetene, who was engaging various media houses in the capital […]
By: Finna Kahili The International University of Management (IUM) has launched the GoFundMe project, initiated by the Student Representative Council (SRC) to help students with financial difficulties. The project, themed “Empowering Futures: Bridging the Education Gap,” aims to raise N$1 million to support not only IUM students who are facing financial challenges, but also those […]
By: Terence Mukasa Windhoek High School received a vehicle sponsorship from Aus Motors worth N$186 000 including a cash prize donation of N$10 000 yesterday in the capital. The sponsorship is aimed to upgrade the school’s damaged and unfit netball courts. The vehicle is set to be auctioned during the course of the month in […]
By: Ellen Shihepo A farmer based at Kazinzila Village in the Zambezi region has imported a variety of grass seeds that she planted for her livestock to feed on inside their kraal, preventing them from roaming around to graze where they can potentially contract diseases. Karen Mubonenwa said that she came up with this method […]
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 […]