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By: Maria Namupala The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) continues to empower and strengthen farmers in the country. Last week farmers were trained in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Kunene Region from the 03-08 March 2025. OPM Public Relations Officer Maxmus Halwoodi, said this is done to create awareness among communities and train smallholder farmers in different aspects. Halwoodi added that the initiative was a collaboration […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST’s) research funding has surpassed more than N$1 billion over the last five years, coupled with the graduation of more than 4000 postgraduate students, including honours, masters and PhD students. The institution’s revenue has surpassed N$1 billion consecutively over the past two years. Speaking during the institution’s official opening of 2025 academic year, NUST Vice-chancellor Erold Naomab said NUST has […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST) on Monday awarded research grants totaling N$4.5 million to University of Namibia (UNAM) researchers. The funding, provided through international partnerships, will support projects in artificial intelligence, agriculture, energy, water, health, and psychometric assessment. NCRST Chief Executive Officer Anicia Peters emphasized the importance of impactful, transdisciplinary research and a collaborative approach involving researchers, communities, government, and the private sector. […]

By: Eric Mhunduru Government has set aside N$12 million for rural electrification in the Hardap and //Kharas regions. Deputy mines and energy minister, Kornelia Shilunga, says the funds have been set aside for the 2025/2026 financial year. Shilunga said this in Maltahohe when she officially inaugurated the village electrification projects in that town. The beneficiaries are in the Maltahohe informal settlement extension 1, August Dam and Kruiss Villages. Shilunga further […]

  https://youtu.be/KmJYhbNc3iE   By: Hertha Ekandjo The Dean of Commonwealth Missions in Namibia and British High Commissioner, Charles Moore, has acknowledged Namibia’s significant role within the Commonwealth, particularly as the nation prepares for a historic leadership transition. Speaking at a Commonwealth gathering in Windhoek on Monday, Moore highlighted the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who will become the fourth female leader currently serving within the Commonwealth. “This is a […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN)‘s Chief Executive Officer, John Steytler has resigned from his position with immediate effect. This was announced by DBN in a statement issued today. The bank noted that Steytler has decided to pursue new interests and opportunities. The board in the statement expressed its appreciation for the commitment and drive with which Steytler led DBN during his tenure. Steytler served as CEO […]

https://youtu.be/7_vHW_UcjHA By: Ketemba Tjipepa CRAN chief executive officer Emilia Nghikembua said the incoming president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, should tackle poverty because a hungry nation is an angry nation. Nghikembua shared this while sending her congratulatory message ahead of Nandi-Ndaitwah's inauguration as the country's fifth and first female president. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays.