A Teacher and boy child inclusion activist from the ||Kharas region has been named educator of the year for inclusion by the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP). Robert Andreas is a guidance and counselling teacher at Suiderlig Secondary School…

“We cannot be confined to our villages.” This is how Omatjete area chief Manasse Zeraeua of the OvaHerero Traditional Authority in the Erongo region responded when asked why some traditional leaders like himself are serving their rural communities from urban…

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) announced yesterday that it will refund eligible students who had already paid their registration fees, after some students made payments themselves. Education minister Sanet Steenkamp yesterday directed all universities to refund the…

The High Court recorded 111 divorces yesterday, with 67 in Windhoek and 44 at Oshakati. Marriage counsellors have attributed the high number of divorces to a “desire for material wealth” and societal pressure on couples to get married. Pastor Lukas…

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), through its Palliative Care Namibia (PCN) programme, has admitted its first pro bono patient at the House Zietsman care facility in Windhoek. Pro bono refers to professional services provided free of charge. In a…

Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osaka stole the show with a bold fashion statement. Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils meanwhile bid farewell to Melbourne…

Fifteen employers will appear before the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) review panel for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998. These include state-owned enterprises such as the Road Fund Administration and Namibia Training Authority. Some private companies…

What Conclusion Should one draw when an institution’s leadership structure cannot finish its term of office? The case of the National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia is becoming a textbook example of fleeting leadership. The chairperson of the board has…

Some Recent Public statements have questioned the competence and independence of Namibia’s judges. This article summarises the safeguards that are in place to ensure judicial independence and capacity. The starting point for judicial independence is Article 78 of the Namibian…

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to tertiary education for students from the San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities. Announcing the support at a press conference on Friday, education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture minister Sanet Steenkamp…

Alcohol fuelled a wave of assaults, public fights and disorder at townships and nightlife areas across the Erongo region during the festive season. Regional police spokesperson senior inspector Hilma Shomongula says drinking-related incidents were concentrated in Mondesa, DRC and Kuisebmond.…

Agriculture specialist Bertus Kruger has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety and Security to ensure foreign experts in food security projects receive renewed work visas promptly, warning that delays could disrupt vital initiatives. Kruger says the…