By: Josia Shigwedha Windhoek City Police’s head of victim subsection, Superintendent Cesilie Bibby Kolokwe, says the number of cases where fathers are denied access to their children is on the increase. Kolokwe, a seasoned police officer, encouraged fathers to speak out and seek assistance, emphasising that a child deserves both parents’ love and support. According […]
By: Valeria Handobe & Finna Kahili Two young female parliamentarians, Inna Hengari and Emma Theofelus, have called for renewed efforts to increase women’s representation in all sectors. Hengari and Theofelus were responding to what can be done to ensure women’s inclusivity after the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) figures indicated that females make up half of the country’s population. […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Hundreds of unemployed youth took to the streets of Windhoek this morning demanding a once-off N$250 000 payment to all unemployed individuals to start various projects. The group also called on Parliament to establish an unemployment fund that would pay out monthly grants. According to the youth, the majority of whom are […]
By Terence Mukasa The Namibia Football Association (NFA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and Services, is organising a week-long introductory coaching course for teachers through the Namibian School Sports Union. The training is conducted in collaboration with Westphalia Football and athletic association, an umbrella organisation of football and athletics clubs in the […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The Daures Green Hydrogen Village is set to officially start producing green hydrogen and ammonia in July this year. This comes as part of the green hydrogen successes that was announced by the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council (NGHC) at the Opening of the 24th Green Hydrogen Symposium in Windhoek today. Watch on […]
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.