The allocation of budgets for developmental aspects of each region should be informed by available official statistics as this will lead to equity and fairness and achieved shared prosperity for the entire country. This was said by Kavango West Region Governor Sirkka Ausiku in her address on the State of her region here Friday. Ausiku…
MTC, NUST and Huawei have entered into a tripartite cooperation agreement to promote research, innovation, technological and entrepreneurial excellence, and internationalisation, with the goal of positioning Namibia as a digitally-driven nation. The collaboration will concentrate on professional development, curriculum co-development, student placement for research and in-service training, student excursions and field attachments to promote professional…
Bank Windhoek recently awarded N.dollars 75 000 to 19 students enrolled in a Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting (DSL) at the Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol). Namcol recently launched the Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting, a first in Namibia after previous students had to complete this qualification in South Africa. Louretta Louw, Head of…
Namibia and Botswana on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) that will see the two countries put up a bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The bid will be known as the BONA2027 and will see the two countries work together in an effort to host Africa’s premier football competition. At…
Namibia beat Hong Kong by 162 runs to take an unassailable two-nil lead in the three-match cricket series at the Trustco United Cricket field in Windhoek on Thursday. Hong Kong won the toss once again and decided to field, and the host posted 280 runs for nine wickets (280/9) in their allocated 50 overs. Opener…
Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, through the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility drive, donated N$210 000 to Hope Village, an orphanage in Goreangab, Windhoek, last week. Funds donated will be used towards food support to help feed the 80 children permanently housed at Hope Village. The handover took place during the Capricorn Foundation’s Changemaker initiative.…
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) recently launched MTCtv+, a premium on-demand music, lifestyle, sports, fashion, education and entertainment streaming content platform. It said this new streaming service will provide customers with the latest in sports, entertainment and news at affordable and flexible pricing options. On Thursday MTC Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo…
It is with much excitement that Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) – a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group – officially opened its new Central Distribution Centre (CDC) at 18 Holstein Street, Lafrenz Industrial Area, Windhoek. In the past, and since 2009, NBL had operated its customer services for deliveries and Call & Collect…
There is a popular saying that the cure for anything is salt water – tears, sweat, or the sea. Yes, some love the ocean for its calming properties and revel in its sheer magnificence, but for millions of people, it is so much more than that, hence the commemoration of World Oceans Day on 08 June…
The University of Namibia (UNAM) Clinic recently provided general health check-ups on campus as part of the Directorate of Student Affairs (DSA) annual health awareness week in collaboration with Namibian Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA) and Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored, and Safe (DREAMS) project. This initiative, themed ‘Your health is your wealth’, aimed to educate…