Erasmus Shalihaxwe A total of N$48 million has been earmarked for the Lead Youth Ambassador (LYA) program, which falls under the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), to encourage young people to participate in elections. The LYA program is an awareness campaign aimed at generating interest among young people to engage in the country’s electoral process....
December 27, 2024
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Trump says he would ‘encourage’ Russia to attack Nato allies who don’t pay their bills
Donald Trump says he would “encourage” Russia to attack any Nato member that fails to pay its bills as part of the Western military alliance. He said he had once told a Nato leader he would not protect a nation behind on its payments if it came under attack from Russia, and would “encourage them...
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New legislation to encourage local manufacturing and processing is underway
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is in the process of finalising legislation that will establish a new regime of Special Economic Zones to encourage manufacturing and processing in the country. This was revealed by Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, who said that these reforms will come into effect...
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MVA Fund hosts debate competition to foster critical thinking and encourage learners to express ideas
The National Schools Road Safety Debate Competition was hosted by the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund last week, in their ongoing commitment to promote road safety awareness and education. The debate was held in Otjiwarongo for the first time and saw learners from all 14 regions, competing over a period of three days, with learners...
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Police encourage youth not to ruin their certificates of conduct
Oshikoto Regional police spokesperson Ellen Nehale has urged the youth to not ruin their Certificates of Conduct because it will negatively affect them when applying at either the Namibian Police Force, Namibian Defence Force or Namibian Correctional Service. Nehale said this during the Literacy Day celebration at Olukonda on Friday. She added that if youth happen...