Through the bank’s bursary programme, Nedbank Namibia has awarded bursaries totaling N. dollars 190 000 to seven students from various tertiary institutions in Namibia. Seven applications were successful, including those from Nedbank Namibia employees who are studying part-time. The Nedbank Namibia bursary committee conducted interviews and in-depth assessments before awarding the candidates who met the…
Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, expressed the importance of effective governance in providing transparent and accountable management and oversight of any entity. One such entity is the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), whose role within Namibia’s democratic system is to uphold the highest standards of ethics and governance. “This translates into accountability for…
A case of murder is being investigated at Rundu after an alleged incident of mob justice resulted in the death of a robbery suspect. According to a crime report issued by the Namibian Police Force (NamPost) on Sunday, the incident happened on Friday in the Katutura residential area at the town at about 11h23, where…
The Namibian Police Force have recorded four cases of culpable homicide which include the deaths of two teenage brothers in Windhoek on Saturday. The brothers identified as 18-year-old Nathan Shikale and Chrisley Shoopala Shikale, in a crime report issued by the police on Sunday, reportedly collided head-on with a truck while they were travelling in…
The police in Erongo are investigating a case of murder after a 35-year-old man was allegedly attacked by two men during the early hours of Sunday at a nightclub in Omaruru. Erongo Region Community Affairs Commander, Inspector Ileni Shapumba in a crime report issued on Sunday said two suspects have been arrested in connection with…
The country’s power utility, NamPower on Friday inaugurated its first fully owned and operated Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Station worth close to N.dollar 400 million at Omaruru in the Erongo Region. The renewable energy plant named the Omburu PV Power Station has been operational since March 2022 and produces 20 Mega Watts (MW) while providing…
Swakopmund Futsal Club were on Saturday crowned winners of the 2022 Express Credit Futsal Namibia Winter League after finishing top on 34 points from the 14 games played. To be crowned champions of the 2022 Futsal Namibia Winter League, Swakopmund won 11 of their 14 matches, drew one and lost twice. They scored 62 goals…
First National Bank (FNB) Wanderers beat their fierce rivals FNB United on Saturday at the United Trustco Sports field to go top of the Rugby Premier League table. United who had found the going tough this season lost their match at home by a single point in the match that ended 28-27 in Wanderers’ favour.…
The Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero has called on Namibian athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games to make use of the platform and assess themselves ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Tjongarero while speaking at the Olympic Day Celebration here recently said athletes have two years before the 2024 Paris…
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the International Women in Diplomacy Day should serve as an inspiration to young girls to pursue a career in diplomacy. This, she said would help promote social progress and better living standards as envisioned in the United Nations Charter. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks in a…