Christian Democratic Voice (CDV) member of parliament (MP) Gotthard Kandume says he and his party members will vote for Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in this year’s upcoming presidential election. Kandume, who is regarded as one of the silent members of the National Assembly (NA), says he supports Nandi-Ndaitwah, because he has never had a...
Niël Terblanché The Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) has thrown its support behind the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture’s efforts to encourage teachers and principals to resolve challenges within the education sector amicably. The TUN’s Secretary General, Mahongora Kavihuha, expressed his agreement with the Ministry’s Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp, who emphasized the detrimental impact...
Namibia says it would welcome the indication of provisional measures by the International Court of Justice for Israel to immediately comply with its obligations. Namibia reiterated its condemnation against Israel for the killing of innocent civilians and the forcible displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the remainder of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. It is against this...
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) received equipment worth N$9 million from GIZ, set to be distributed to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The support was offered through GIZ’s Startup Namibia programme, which ran for three years. According to MIT Minister Lucia Iipumbu, 600 entrepreneurs have been provided with equipment aid...
Stefanus Nashama Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), has taken steps to support the Khorixas Town Council with cleaning materials worth N$10 000 to enhance a hygienic environment for tourism. Nelson Ashipala, the Spokesperson of the NWR, confirmed the support yesterday. Providing details about the nature of the donation, Ashipala said, it includes gloves, refuse bags, and...
Ondangwa-based Classic Sports Betting has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating sports gear to KK Palace FC, also known as King Kauluma Palace FC. The donation includes a football kit, balls, and socks, aiming to support the football club and give back to the community. The sponsorship from Classic Sports Betting is...
Kayova — The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is committed to supporting Namibia in its efforts to improve water security. FAO is currently working with government and other stakeholders to implement several climate adaptation and resilience-building projects that are supporting smallholder farmers. This promise was shared by FAO Representative in Namibia, Qingyun Diao, during the...
Namibia has benefited from the association of the Office of the First Lady with the Merck Foundation by awarding 68 medical students scholarships. This was said by Veronica Theron, the technical adviser of Namibia’s first lady, Monica Geingos, who attended the 10th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Hybrid Luminary Conference in Mumbai, India, last week. Theron...
