insert_link Business / Economics Old Mutual Foundation avails N$800 000 in seed capital funding for grassroots entrepreneurship The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with Basecamp and the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI), has announced the 40 shortlisted candidates for the OM SEED Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship, accelerate economic growth, and address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Namibia. This year, the program focuses on entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Zambezi, and Kavango West regions. By 2025, OM SEED will have reached […] todayJune 10, 2024 55
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo Omutotiveta Natangwe Iithete okwa hala omusinda omutiligane gu kuthwepo Omutotiveta Natangwe Iithete okwa yele ekuthepo lyomusinda omutiligane,oku kwashilipaleka kutya aanafaalama yeli konooli yomusinda omutiligane oya mona ompito okuya momalandithilo giimuna. Omusinda omutiligane,gweetwapo mo 1896 oguli einda ndyoka lya topola onooli yoshilongo kiitopolwa yondingandinga noyuumbagantu. Nogwa kwatelamo oshitopolwa sha Oshana,iitopolwa iyali ya Kavango,Omusati,Zambezi,Kunene na Oshikoto,oku kwathela oku keelela etandeelo lyomukithi gwekondo nelaka. Iithete tati omipopyo nenge onkatu ye inayi kuthwako papolitika,molwaashoka oshili omaiuvo gopamuhanga giilyo ayihe yopaalamende. Ithete okwali ta […] todayMay 14, 2024 33 2
insert_link Namibia Consultative meeting on public finance’s draft Bill underway at Otjiwarongo A one-day consultative meeting on the Public Finance Management’s Draft Bill, which is aimed at repealing the Finance State Act of 1991, officially commenced Thursday morning at Otjiwarongo. The meeting is being attended by chief executive officers from the local authority councils of Otjozondjupa and Kunene regions, as well as the directors in finance division and departments at the two regional councils. Some traditional authority leaders from the […] todayApril 18, 2024 38
insert_link Local EU and KAS launch 15 million NAD project focusing on empowering CSOS, women, youth, and marginalized communities The European Union (EU) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) are delighted to announce the commencement of the project "Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy" (ECSO) project. This transformative initiative, co-funded by the EU and KAS, aligns with the joint commitment of the EU and Namibia to enhance the participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in governance and development issues. The ECSO project, spanning […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 14
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 58
insert_link Interview Transcripts Rain Brings Hope to Kunene Region After Nine-Year Drought-Kunene Governor Marius Sheya In a recent interview, Mr. Marius Sheya , Governor of the Kunene Region, shared positive news about the region finally receiving some rainfall after a prolonged nine-year drought. Acknowledging the significance of the recent rain Sheya expressed gratitude for the relief it brings to a region that has been grappling with the impacts of severe drought for nearly a decade. While the rainfall has not been consistent, it has reached […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 15
insert_link Environment MEFT records confiscation of 18 pangolin skins The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has recorded a total of 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins and 146 pangolin scales that were confiscated between September and November this year. This is according to the ministry’s spokesperson Romeo Muyunda, who in a press statement on Monday said as a result 23 criminal cases have been registered and 38 suspects arrested. These numbers, Muyunda said surpass that of […] todayDecember 19, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Khorixas Town Council concludes the election of office bearers Swapo party's Queen Kamati was elected as the new City of Windhoek Mayor in the capital on Friday. Kamati elected during the office bearers election for the 2023/24 term, is deputized by former city mayor, Joseph Uapingene from the National Unity Democratic Organisation. Meanwhile, the Khorixas Town Council concluded the election of office bearers. Mayor Cllr. Patience !Hoaes spoke to Future Media News on the first project she'll embark upon. […] todayDecember 4, 2023 29
insert_link Namibia Kunene sees rainfall The Kunene region has received a good amount of rain in the past weeks. Rivers are in flood after rains fell in their catchment areas. This has created hope especially to farmers in the region. Governor: Marius Sheya. todayNovember 29, 2023 104