insert_link Namibia African Union Declares 2024 as the Year of Education with Focus on Foundational Learning The African Union designates 2024 as the Year of Education, centered around the theme "Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century." Emphasizing foundational learning as a top priority, the AU addresses the critical issue of nine out of ten African children struggling to read for meaning by the age of 10, deeming it an unprecedented learning crisis. Dr. Aune Victor, UNICEF Namibia Education Specialist, is actively participating in the […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Ohangwena Regional Council Chair Addresses Urgent Shelter Crisis After Severe Weather Erickson Ndawanifwa, Chairperson of the Ohangwena Regional Council, awaits a report from councillors on the aftermath of strong winds and hail that displaced hundreds of Endola villagers over the weekend. Many residents are now seeking refuge in neighbors' homes. Ndawanifwa has directed councillors in the affected constituencies to assess the damage and compile a report, paving the way for potential assistance and solutions to address the urgent shelter needs of […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Nedbank and AMT mobile planetarium school excursions commence The UNAM/Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) programme began late last month with school excursions in Windhoek to provide hands-on astronomical education and inspire young minds in the field of astrophysics and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The UNAM/AMT Mobile Planetarium is an inflatable, interactive facility designed to bring the wonders of the cosmos directly to learners in Namibia. Senior AMT team member Emmy Iiyambo told Nampa on Thursday […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 51
insert_link Namibia Colleagues and Associates Fondly Remember Late President Hage Geingob as a Mentor and Talent Discoverer Individuals who closely collaborated with the late President Hage Geingob, dating back to his tenure as Prime Minister, offered heartfelt tributes, portraying the former Statesman as a mentor with a keen eye for discovering talent. During a memorial service held last night, attendees celebrated Geingob's legacy as Namibia's inaugural Prime Minister, spanning from 1990 to 2002, and his subsequent term from 2012 to 2015. Gratitude abounded for his unwavering […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 1
insert_link Namibia Ondonga Traditional Authority Raises Alarm Over Unaddressed Hazards of B1 Road Borrow Pits The Ondonga Traditional Authority is expressing growing concern about the escalating number of unrehabilitated borrow pits along the B1 road. At a recent Omuthiya Constituency workshop, OTA representative Martin Elago underscored the imminent threats these sand mining pits pose to both human and animal safety. Elago urged companies awarding tenders to enforce strict adherence to safety rules, particularly focusing on the urgent need for rehabilitation measures in construction projects to […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Gobabis Local Authority Councillor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on Schoolboy A Gobabis local authority councillor was arrested following accusations of sexually molesting a 19-year-old schoolboy at the town. The incident reportedly occurred at the Omaheke governor's office, where the suspect allegedly instructed the victim to follow him to a toilet, leading to the alleged assault. The councillor is scheduled to appear in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court, with investigations ongoing. todayFebruary 15, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Job Amupanda Seeks Adjustments to Lawsuit Against Red Line Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, aims to revise his lawsuit filed nearly three years ago to challenge Namibia's veterinary cordon fence. Despite opposition, Amupanda faces objections from five defendants as he seeks adjustments to his claim in the High Court. Amupanda expands on the latest. todayFebruary 15, 2024 28
insert_link 2 Namibia Potential Fuel Theft Valued at Over N$1 Million Discovered at Namibian National Oil Storage Facility The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has identified a potential fuel theft amounting to over N$1 million at the National Oil Storage Facility in Walvis Bay. Loading documents indicate the dispatch of diesel ADO 50 ppm last December and January this year, yet there's no evidence of the product reaching the intended customer site. NamCor's Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho. todayFebruary 15, 2024 49 2
insert_link Namibia Prison Farms: Bridging Rehabilitation, Skill Development, and Community Growth Prison farms alleviate the tax burden by utilizing inmate labor for agricultural production, supplying food for inmates. In the same breathe, inmates gain transformative skills and enhancing employability. Moreover, these initiatives foster economic development in rural communities. Namibian Correctional Services Commissioner-General Raphael Hamunyela. todayFebruary 15, 2024 39
