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Artists await payment from ‘Sounds of Nam’ initiative
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Artists await payment from ‘Sounds of Nam’ initiative

The ‘Sounds of Nam’ initiative, launched with the intention of shining a spotlight on Namibian musical talent, is now facing allegations of unpaid contributors and the potential misuse of funds. Despite an impressive backing of over N$1,1 million from the Sound Connect Fund (SCF), several musicians and service providers involved with the project have not...

NAMAF sounds alarm bells over state medical aid in Namibia
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NAMAF sounds alarm bells over state medical aid in Namibia

The Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds has sounded alarm bells over the state of medical aid in Namibia. Its CEO, Stephen Tjiuoro, aired these views on nbc’s One on One Programme. Tjiuoro described the state of medical aid in the country as worrisome. Currently, Namibia has seven different medical aid schemes. He, however, refuted...

UNESCO sounds alarm on teacher shortage on World Teacher’s Day
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UNESCO sounds alarm on teacher shortage on World Teacher’s Day

On World Teachers’ Day, new data from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization revealed a global shortage of teachers as the profession faces a “major vocations crisis”. Executive Director in the Ministry of Education Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. https://futuremedia.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ENG-Sanet-Steenkamp-teachers.mp3 Source link

Home affairs denies ‘banning’ click sounds in names
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Home affairs denies ‘banning’ click sounds in names

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has denied prohibiting click sounds in names. This comes after a local publication on Friday reported that the ministry has done so. Executive director of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Etienne Maritz over the weekend called the involved media report “false, malicious and misleading”. “The...