insert_link Namibia Teacher’s Union of Namibia urges member to refrain from signing performance agreements The Teacher’s Union of Namibia has issued advice to its members, recommending that they refrain from signing performance agreements until the demands of the trade unions are addressed. This response comes after the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture stated the importance of signing performance agreements, especially for underperforming teachers. Mahongora Kavihuha, the Secretary General of TUN, shared the union's perspective on this matter. todayJanuary 16, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Political commentators argue that Swapo is currently in a “politically intensive care unit.” Certain political commentators argue that Swapo is currently in a "politically intensive care unit." However, there is skepticism about whether the opposition can deal a decisive blow to the "wounded" ruling party in the upcoming 2024 elections. Namibians are expected to choose a new head of state to succeed the incumbent Hage Geingob, along with 104 members of parliament who will serve from March 2025 to 2029. With his insight, […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 25
Namibia Chief Executive Officer of the ||Kharas Regional Council, emphasized the significance of the region’s educational achievement Benedictus Diergaardt, the Chief Executive Officer of the ||Kharas Regional Council, emphasized the significance of the region's achievement, despite dropping from the second to the third position in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary level results. The NSSCO results, unveiled last Wednesday, positioned ||Kharas in third place, trailing behind Khomas and Kavango East regions. During a staff meeting at the Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture, Diergaardt expressed gratitude, acknowledging […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 13
insert_link Interview Transcripts Responding to Tragedy: A Call for Support and Healing In a recent interview, Jonathan Mvula, Chief Counsellor at Katutura Hospital, addressed the tragic incident that occurred in Mixed Settlement, where three young lives were lost. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, Mvula shed light on the profound impact such events can have, emphasizing the need for immediate and long-term support. He acknowledged the traumatic nature of the incident, especially for those who witnessed the tragedy. The screams heard […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Education welcomes 2024 academic year The Education Ministry is excited about the 2024 school year. Director Sanet Steenkamp wants teachers to focus on their learning and improvement. She also asked parents and teachers to work together. todayJanuary 15, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Bank Windhoek addresses employee theft Bank Windhoek's Managing Director, Baronice Hans says that the amount of money stolen by an employee, Nico Rebebe is less than N$2 million. She assured that customer funds remain unaffected due to robust systems and controls in the bank. Police crime reports earlier revealed that Rebebe transferred N$200 million, splitting it between two different bank accounts opened on 20 December 2023. todayJanuary 15, 2024 22
insert_link Health / Medical January marks cervical cancer awareness month January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It's the fourth most common cancer in women globally and the second most common in Namibia. Cervical cancer affects women between 15 and 45, but it can be prevented. About 604,000 women worldwide got diagnosed with cervical cancer, and around 342,000 lost their lives to the disease in 2020. Here is the CEO of the Cancer Society of Namibia Rolf Hansen. todayJanuary 15, 2024 66
insert_link Namibia President Geingob criticises Germany’s support for Israel Namibia has criticized Germany for rejecting a case at the UN's top court that accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. President Hage Geingob urged Germany to reconsider its intervention in defense and questioned its moral commitment to the UN Convention against genocide. We asked local Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas for her opinion. todayJanuary 15, 2024 57
insert_link Namibia More can still be done despite achievement: Diergaardt ||Kharas Regional Council Chief Executive Officer, Benedictus Diergaardt, remarked that despite the region's drop from second to third place in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) level results, it remains a significant achievement. The NSSCO results were released last Wednesday, with ||Kharas ranking third, trailing behind Khomas and Kavango East regions. Addressing a staff meeting of the Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture on Monday, Diergaardt expressed his […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 10
