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RPZ Donates donates state-of-the-art digital teaching equipment to public schools

RPZ Donates donates state-of-the-art digital teaching equipment to public schools

Allexer Namundjembo Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) has contributed advanced digital teaching equipment worth N$300 000 to Hoeksteen Primary School and Tsau//khaeb Secondary School in Rosh Pinah. RPZ’s General Manager, Sheron Kaviua, presented the equipment, highlighting the company’s commitment to transforming education, empowering educators, and enhancing student engagement. “This sponsorship is rooted in the belief that access to digital teaching resources is vital to support students' access to different career opportunities,” she added. During the handover, Kaviua said RPZ’s long-standing commitment to community development, stating that RPZ’s purpose extends beyond mining. She also announced that the company has received approval from…
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Katjavivi praises regional unity as SADC Parliament moves closer to Reality

Katjavivi praises regional unity as SADC Parliament moves closer to Reality

Moses Magadza The Speaker of the National Assembly and Head of the Namibian Delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, has expressed satisfaction on progress towards the transformation of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) into a SADC Regional Parliament. On October 12, Katjavivi gave a brief valedictory speech at the SADC Group Parliamentary Meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, expressing his joy at the progress made towards establishing the long-awaited SADC Parliament. As host speaker of the SADC PF Headquarters in Windhoek,…
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Media Coverage of Women’s Health: Cancer awareness month

Media Coverage of Women’s Health: Cancer awareness month

Yemisi Akinbobola As we reflect on Breast Cancer Awareness Month , I am reminded of the crucial role we as key media actors play in shaping the conversations around women's health, especially breast cancer. For too long, discussions about breast cancer and other women's health issues have been clouded by cultural taboos, and it is time we use our platforms to change that. The theme for this year, No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone, speaks volumes about the power of connection and community. We, as storytellers and information gatekeepers, can foster dialogue that encourages support for those navigating breast…
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Itula refutes expulsion of vice president rumours

Itula refutes expulsion of vice president rumours

Martin Endjala Panduleni Itula, the leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), denied that the party expelled its vice president and also refuted rumours regarding such a meeting ever taking place. This follows reports that suggest that the party's vice president, Trevino Forbes, who currently serves as the mayor of Walvis Bay, faces possible expulsion after allegedly going on official trips without the town council's approval. “We have an unwavering high regard and respect for our vice president and his respect for the Rule of Law. No consideration, complaint, or meeting was ever held in any of the IPC's…
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‘I’ll still keep my job’- Mubita

‘I’ll still keep my job’- Mubita

Allexer Namundjembo Abel Mubita, a security guard who obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Science and Technology (NUST), said he will continue his career as a security officer. Mubita who is an employee of the PIS Security company said will remain in his current job until he secures his dream job. “I will still continue showing up at work even though I am a degree holder. It is now tough to get employed, and I’ll not take a risk of quitting my job because I have a degree,” he said. Mubita added that it was…
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Expert divers required to retrieve teen’s body from Lake Guinas

Expert divers required to retrieve teen’s body from Lake Guinas

Martin Endjala The family of O’Linn Nauyoma, who drowned a month ago in Lake Guinas near Tsumeb, has yet to find closure as his body remains missing. They have tried all possible methods to retrieve his body, which disappeared under the water while on a school excursion. Lake Guinas, the largest permanent lake in Namibia, is believed to be connected to Lake Otjikoto via an underground cave system. Nauyoma (16), from Etosha Secondary School, was on a school learners' representative council excursion when he entered the lake and was never seen again. Fifteen police divers, including Oshana regional police commander…
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Okongo unites for a greener future

Okongo unites for a greener future

Allexer Namundjembo The Wakapinya Environmental Education Club, in collaboration with Nedbank and the Okongo regional constituency council office, will lead a large-scale cleanup campaign and environmental awareness initiative, coupled with a tree-planting exercise next month. The event seeks to inspire the community of Okongo to take collective action toward maintaining a cleaner and more sustainable environment. Wakapinya’s director, Ester Haikola-Sakaria, expressed the need for community involvement, stating that a clean environment is essential for the health and well-being of every individual. She added that through this campaign, they hope to not only clean up Okongo but also instil a sense…
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Arbor Day focuses on urban greening

Arbor Day focuses on urban greening

Niël Terblanché Namibia celebrated Arbor Day with a special event held in Oshakati under the theme "Forest and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World." The occasion on Thursday, hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, emphasized the vital role of technology and innovation in forest conservation while addressing deforestation and habitat degradation. The minister of environment, forestry and tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, stressed the importance of preserving Namibia’s green spaces amid urban development. He urged property developers to incorporate tree planting in urban planning to mitigate the loss of indigenous tree species while towns like Oshakati continue to…
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NUST commended for advancing vital water sector skills

NUST commended for advancing vital water sector skills

Erasmus Shalihaxwe NamWater’s Chief Executive Officer, Abraham Nehemia has praised the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) for its role in developing students' skills, fostering innovation, and contributing to solving real-world challenges in the water sector and beyond. Speaking at NUST's October graduation ceremony in Windhoek last week, Nehemia highlighted the collaboration between NamWater and the university. ‘’Our partnership with NUST is anchored by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which serves as a cornerstone for joint efforts in research, development, and innovation within the water sector,” said Nehemia. Through this partnership, NamWater offers scholarships and internships to NUST students,…
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Mbumba’s working visit to Europe renews strong ties

Mbumba’s working visit to Europe renews strong ties

Niël Terblanché President Nangolo Mbumba concluded his working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Kingdom of Spain. He arrived back in the country on Sunday. While on the visit with various heads of state and organisations, he stressed the country’s commitment to fostering international partnerships and advancing sustainable development. The president’s engagements spanned bilateral talks, high-level business discussions, and a sustainability conference, all aimed at strengthening Namibia’s ties with its European partners, particularly in green energy and economic cooperation. Mbumba participated in the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC), where he joined a panel on ‘Shaping an International (Financial)…
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