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Unconventional Thoughts: Dear Fellow Procrastinators, We Owe Our Villages So Much
By: Kandjengo Mkwaanyoka I bumped into one of my favourite souls, Martha, at Select Ongwediva around 06h00. I had been there for two hours since my Silas Ndapuka bus arrived rather early at 04h00, and I had to…
Opinion: A Vote Has No Status, Register and Vote
By: Modestus Kasoma This year, over 15 African countries, including Namibia, will go to the polls. So far we have already observed how one of the well-known former liberation movements in SADC – the African National Congress (ANC) –…
Opinion: The Importance of a Website for Modern Businesses
By: Sylvester Kandukira In today’s digital age, it is surprising how often the fundamental importance of having a website is overlooked by business owners. Many entrepreneurs complain about not getting enough clients, yet fail to realise that their online presence…
Opinion: Basic Cybersecurity Tips
By: Cornelia Shipindo In today’s digital age, maintaining security and privacy is more important than ever. With the constant threat of cyber-attacks and data breaches, individuals within organisations need to play their part in keeping information safe. While technology…
UNESCO Scientist Calls Uranium Liquid Residues Claims ‘Unverified’
By: Justicia Shipena Despite Headspring’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) claiming no liquid residues will be produced during their project, detailed information about the surface processing facilities for the proposed four-year trial is lacking, leaving this claim unverified. Headspring…
NHE Signs MoU to Construct 800 Houses
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swakopmund Municipality to expedite housing development in the town. Announced by the Deputy Chairperson of the NHE Board, Hastings Tjipueja, this…
Momentum Metropolitan Empowerment Contributes to Internship Program
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Momentum Metropolitan Empowerment Trust (MMET) has contributed N$200,000 to the Namibia National Internship Program (NNIP), becoming the fourth corporate sponsor alongside Old Mutual, Standard Bank, and Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) Namibia. NNIP’s objective is to…
Stakeholders Partner to Enhance Math Teachers’ Skills
By: Staff Writer Forty mathematics teachers from Oshikoto, Kunene, ǁKharas, and Erongo regions recently participated in the Bank Windhoek Mathematics Workshop. This workshop, a collaboration between Bank Windhoek, the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC), and the…
Franz Gertze Bids Farewell to NQA
By: Juliana Iikela After 27 years at the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) where he served in various positions, CEO Franz Gertze has stepped down, effective 31 May. The departing CEO urged the education sector in Namibia to never tire…
Opinion: Understanding Type Approval And Its Importance In Namibia
By: Loide Nuutushi The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) defines Type Approval as a technical evaluation process to ensure that telecommunications equipment meets specific regulatory standards. In Namibia, this process is overseen by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN)….