By Selma Ikela & Joseph Sheefeni: Fifty-six-year-old former inmate Paulus Shimweefeleni, popularly known as Ninja, says he is ‘a true man’ following his rehabilitation while serving life imprisonment sentenced at the Windhoek Correctional Facility. He spent time for killing a taxi driver, a crime that happened in the 1990s. Shimweefeleni was released on full parole […]
By: Valeria Handobe A Grade 12 learner at St. Paul’s College, Oleksandra Makarenko has scored the highest mark in the world for Cambridge international examinations in Mathematics. Makarenko scored 100% in the June 2023 examinations, and her achievement does not only highlight her commitment to excellence but also the school’s high academic standards. Watch on […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The University of Namibia (Unam) has partnered with two local companies that will provide internship opportunities to engineering students. In the Memorandum of Understanding, the entities pledged to provide on-the-job training to hundreds of students, to enhance their knowledge and experience in their field of study. Watch on oneafrica.tv DStv or GOtv […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The decreasing levels of the Chobe River has caused grave concern, as competition for water resources is leading to an increase in cases of human-wildlife conflict. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), has informed the public that the ongoing situation is being monitored while the ministry seeks a long-term solution. […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says its civil registration outreach campaign, launched last month, is progressing as scheduled.
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 […]