DRC election campaigns enter final day

DRC election campaigns enter final day

Campaigns for the Democratic Republic of Congo's election are due to end today, two days before voters go to the polls. According to the BBC, insecurity, health and education are among key issues that have dominated campaigns as the country gears up for the vote. It is unclear whether the elections will take place in the restive east where dozens of armed groups are active.

December 18, 2023 11

Local

Old Mutual Foundation’s little green ambassadors initiative announces winning schools

By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia The Old Mutual Foundation is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the groundbreaking Little Green Ambassadors Initiative. Amidst fierce competition, 28 primary schools outshone, having been chosen from a pool of 100 remarkable applications. These schools, dedicated to nurturing a sustainable future, have proven themselves as the frontrunners in environmental stewardship. After a rigorous […]

December 14, 2023 23

Namibia

Ministry of Home Affairs making inroads with civil registration

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security issued 92 330 birth certificates this year through fixed registration points and mobile registration services, its Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi said on Wednesday. Speaking at the government information centre in Windhoek, Witbooi reiterated the importance of birth registration, saying it is a human right and establishes a child’s legal identity, which, together with the ascertainment of that child’s citizenship, is […]

December 13, 2023 14

Namibia

Health Connect Namibia hosts ‘Boy Child Camp’ at Ongwediva

Health Connect Namibia, an affiliate of the University of Namibia, is organising a week-long ‘Boy Child Camp’ in Ongwediva that is focused on character building. One of the founders, Eliphas Shikongo says the camp is specifically aimed at young males aged 15-20.

December 12, 2023 16

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Namibia

Education Ministry announces exam results release date

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture will release the results for the Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels exams by 12 January 2024. Results will be available online and in media publications. Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp says systems are in place to address concerns of students unhappy with their grades.

December 12, 2023 175 2

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Namibia

Primary school at Noordoewer receives computer equipment

The EHW Baard Primary School at Noordoewer recently received computer equipment worth over N.dollars 300 000 to set up a computer lab at the school. ||Kharas Region Acting Director of Education, Arts and Culture, Jesmine Magerman on this gesture said that with the world being faced with opportunities the fourth industrial revolution offers, the ministry is fully aware that the education sector in Namibia has to develop alongside the development […]

December 5, 2023 37 1 2

Africa

Ghana wants to restrict imports on 22 products – an economist explains how, why and what else must be done

By Adu Owusu Sarkodie, University of Ghana Ghana’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has tabled in parliament a proposed ban or restrictions on imports of certain goods, including rice, sugar, poultry, fruit juices and animal intestines (tripe). The proposed legislation empowers the trade minister to issue licences to potential importers of goods. Critics of the policy say it will give too much power to the minister and create room for […]

December 1, 2023 5

Namibia

Unemployed teachers protest poor leadership

Hundreds of unemployed teachers are protesting nationwide, blaming the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture for inadequate leadership and poor planning. They argue that these issues are delaying the delivery of quality education in the country. Mahongora Kavihuha Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia.

November 30, 2023 34

Namibia

Digitalization initiative to benefit rural learners

The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Anna Nghipondoka opened the Digital School High-Level meeting in Cape Town, where Namibia, along with other SADC countries, is selected for the UAE/WFP Phase 1 Digitalization Initiative. The initiative aims to provide digital devices and ICT training to benefit learners in remote areas of Namibia and the SADC region.

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