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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 […]

15 February, 2024

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 […]

15 February, 2024

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 […]

15 February, 2024

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.

15 February, 2024

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.

15 February, 2024

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.

15 February, 2024

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.

15 February, 2024

Namibia

Report Attributes High Failure Rate to Automatic Grade Progression

A recent parliamentary standing committee report identifies the main cause of the high failure rate among grades 11 and 12 students in the 2022 academic year. It points to the automatic progression of students to the next grade without acquiring basic competencies like reading and writing. The standing committee on education, science, information, communication technology, and youth development presented this report during a National Council session. The findings stress the […]

15 February, 2024

Namibia

Construction industry reacts to a collective agreement

The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union have signed a Collective Agreement on minimum wage and employment conditions. Submitted to the Labour Minister's office on 4 October 2023, the agreement seeks to extend its binding nature to all construction sector employers and employees. A 14-day grace period was provided for any late objections. Here is Bärbel Kirchner, the executive director of the CIF.

14 February, 2024