Author: Dolly Menas
Education Minister Stresses Importance of Stakeholder Collaboration
By:Dolly Menas Education, arts and culture minister, Anna Nghipondoka, has said that parents are an important stakeholder in the education of their children and for the enhancement of education in Namibia, as they play a critical role in providing a…
Science, Technology, and Innovation Key Economic Growth – Emma Theofelus
By:Dolly Menas Information and communication technology deputy minister Emma Theofelus says that Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) are key to the country’s economic growth and sustainable development. She said this at the Hackathon and Telecom Namibia Innovation Week in Windhoek…
Seibeb Wants N$1.9 Billion Electricity Debt Written Off
By: Dolly Menas LPM parliamentarian Henny Seibeb has asked the national assembly to consider writing off electricity debt for all local authorities in the country. His motion comes as he also asked parliament to consider writing off all water debt,…
Property Valuers’ Profession Amendment Bill To Fine Improper Conduct
By: Dolly Menas Agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein says Property Valuers Profession Amendment Bill will include increased fines and penalties for improper conduct by property valuers. He said this while tabling the property valuers’ profession amendment bill…
4IR Can Widen Inequality Gap If Not Studied – Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
By: Dolly Menas Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the government recognises that if the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is not analysed and studied appropriately, it can widen the inequality chasm and can materially diminish the ability of Namibians to grab…
Mbumba Officially Opens Okakarara Trade Fair
…Says Businesses Must Adopt Smart Technologies For 4IR By: Dolly Menas Vice president Nangolo Mbumba says full and active participation in the economy requires businesses to adopt innovative and smart technologies to be successful in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR)….
Namibian Police To Put Signs At Airport To Warn Tourists About Criminals
Dolly Menas The Namibian has announced that it will put up signs at the Hosea Kutako airport to alert tourists coming into the country on what to do should they find themselves in trouble. He said this as a video…
Minibuses To Start Charging N$13 Like Regular Taxis
By: Dolly Menas Namibia bus and taxi association (NABTA) secretary-general Pendapala Nakathingo says the N$13 price increase for minibuses is nothing new and that it was agreed upon in December but was just not enforced. This comes as, on Monday,…
240 High School Girls Empowered Through Engineering
By: Dolly Menas The WomEng, a women in engineering organisation, in partnership with De Beers Group and Debmarine –Namdeb Foundation, recently hosted an engaging half-day GirlEng micro workshop at the NamPower Convention Centre. About 240 high school girls from 12…
Women Key To Ending Gender-Based Violence, Says Parliament’s Deputy Speaker
By: Dolly Menas Deputy speaker of parliament Loide Kasingo says that women are the key to changing gender-based violence in Namibia as they have an influence on young children. Kasingo made these remarks during the parliamentary standing committee on gender…