President Nangolo Mbumba says the promotion of Namibianization is progressing well in the fisheries sector. He revealed that, to date, 90% of fishing rights are owned by Namibians, and the sector employs about 18,000 Namibians. “The government has successfully implemented the employment redressing programme, which employs 2,367 people. This is a sustainable job opportunity initiative,...
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says over the past 33 years, the Swapo Party-led government has delivered the most needed infrastructure development throughout the country. She says the government has delivered educational and health infrastructure, roads, and other key elements with the potential to drive the socio-economic transformation of all Namibians....
The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), Kenneth Matomola, has raised concerns regarding the current regulatory framework, saying it hampers Namfisa’s ability to fulfil its mandate. During a briefing at the Government Information Centre (GIC) on Tuesday, Matomola said Namfisa is tasked with overseeing non-bank financial institutions, but outdated laws...
Hertta-Maria Amutenja In an outreach program undertaken by the National Council led by Victoria Kauma, the delegation discovered a pressing concern regarding the lack of school halls in numerous educational facilities across Oshana, Omusati and Kunene regions. According to the committee’s report, this infrastructure gap has far-reaching implications, affecting the quality of education and overall...
The country is grappling with a deepening household food security crisis, as revealed by the latest Agricultural Inputs and Household Food Security Monitoring Report for December 2023. The report underscores the alarming situation in crop-producing regions, where households are increasingly reliant on the market and the government Drought Relief Food Program to secure access to...
Jurgen Klopp, who announced on Friday he would leave Liverpool at the end of the season, joined the club in 2015. The German immediately set about transforming a club that had fallen far from its glory days. Here are five moments that have shaped his time at the club: 2018: European renaissance – Liverpool had...
The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) is set to unveil its latest film, ‘Lukas-A Child in the Streets of Windhoek,’ on February 1 at 18:00 at Ster Kinekor, Grove Mall. The public is invited to an evening of emotion, reflection, and a shared commitment to making a difference. According to a statement by OYO, ‘Lukas’ aims...
ApplyBoard’s third annual trends report uncovers the top trends in international education for 2024 and beyond Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ApplyBoard, the leading international student mobility technology platform, has released its third annual trends report, intended to help stakeholders in international education navigate the increasingly competitive sector landscape. The report,...
By Benjamin Wickham WINDHOEK, November 10 — In a recent address at the Government Institution Pensioners Association of Namibia (GIPAN) AGM, Mr. Onno Amutenya, Acting CEO/Principal Officer, shared insightful remarks that underscore the crucial role pensioners play in the GIPF community. Mr. Amutenya expressed his delight at being among the esteemed attendees, recognizing the dedication...