insert_link Namibia Alcohol abuse and unemployment major contributors to malnutrition: Nganate Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has cited alcohol abuse and unemployment as some of the major contributors to the spike in malnutrition in the region. Nganate during a press conference here on Wednesday said cases of malnutrition have increased. He said some of the factors contributing to malnutrition amongst children are parents who exchange food provided to them for alcohol, as well as child negligence by younger parents who leave […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia Kharas Regional Council CEO Encourages Principals to Embrace Change for Educational Growth.. Benedictus Diergaardt, Chief Executive Officer of the Kharas Regional Council, urges school principals to view the evolving education landscape as an opportunity for adaptation and growth. Addressing over 40 principals at a meeting, Diergaardt emphasizes that schools serve as knowledge beacons requiring collective responsibility to remain dynamic, inclusive, and ready to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Diergaardt advocates for collaboration as the key to success, urging principals […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Legal Dispute Emerges Over Katutura Church Premises Following Archbishop Tjijombo’s Death Less than six months after the passing of Archbishop Daniel Katikisa Tjijombo, a legal battle unfolds as two factions of the St John Apostolic Faith Mission find themselves in court, contesting ownership rights to the church premises in Katutura. The St John Apostolic Faith Mission is taking its rival, the First St John’s Apostolic Faith Mission, to court, asserting its status as the registered owner of Erf 5837, where the […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Kunene Education Directorate Plans Teacher Conferences to Tackle Academic Challenges in 2023 external Exams The Kunene Education Directorate is set to organize teacher conferences aimed at addressing the subpar results in the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary level exams within the region. This announcement was made by the interim education director, Petrus Shipalanga, during an interview with Nampa on Wednesday as part of a conversation about Kunene's academic challenges. Despite a marginal improvement in 2023 results compared to 2022, the […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 42
insert_link Namibia Kunene Education Directorate to address challenges through teachers’ conferences The Kunene Education Directorate plans to conduct teachers’ conferences to address the region’s poor performance in the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) level examinations. This was said by the region’s interim education director, Petrus Shipalanga, in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday as part of a discussion on Kunene’s poor academic performance. Despite a gradual increase in 2023 outcomes when compared to 2022, […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia “No child will be denied placement”: Maemeko-Munembo The Deputy Director of Education in the Zambezi Region, Norah Maemeko-Munembo, has declared that no child will be denied school placement this year. Maemeko-Munembo revealed that despite the completion of the school admission process from June to September last year (2023), there are still students seeking new school placements for the current year. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, the Deputy Director noted that while classes could have […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia NamPol Arrest Eight Individuals Linked to N$2 Million Bank Windhoek Theft In Rundu, six individuals were apprehended by the Namibian Police in connection with the embezzlement of approximately N$2 million from Bank Windhoek. Additionally, two other suspects were taken into custody in Opuwo on Monday. The two individuals from the Kunene region, Untag Kamati (34) and Fenni Ankoshi (19), were brought before the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court yesterday and are currently held in detention. They face charges of fraud and theft. todayJanuary 18, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Namibia has positioned itself as a leader among the top five African Energy nations In the latest State of African Energy 2024 Outlook, Namibia has positioned itself as a leader among the top five African nations with the greatest demand for drilling rigs. The African Energy Chamber accentuates Namibia's pivotal role in the fiercely competitive energy sector, highlighting its substantial contribution to advancing efficient and sustainable resource exploration. Lifalaza Simataa of LPM weighs in. todayJanuary 18, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Namibians increasingly looking for accountable leaders Palestinian-Americans chanted "No Ceasefire, No vote" and "In November we remember" at at the largest rally in US history for Palestinian rights held in Washington. Its spokeperson said President Joseph Biden should not expect of them to vote for him in this year's elections unless he stands against the Israeli onslaught on Gazans. Social Activist Rinaani Musutua weighs in on the Namibian perspective. todayJanuary 18, 2024 4
