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Justicia Shipena  Michelle Van Wyk, the director of the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN), has urged Namibians to unite in visually expressing their identity on international platforms.  She made this call at the launch of the Bank Windhoek Triennial on Tuesday.  Van Wyk emphasised the importance of using art to tell the world who Namibia is and who it is becoming. The launch event, held in Windhoek, marked the beginning of the sixth edition of the Triennial, which carries the theme "Namibian Identity: The Linework of a Country’s Contours and Wealth".  The competition invites artists to explore and portray…

Allexer Namundjebo Despite continued government support, youth empowerment projects face serious challenges in achieving sustainability. Olivia Hanghuwo, Chairperson of the National Council Standing committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development, revealed this during a report presentation.  The findings follow oversight visits to youth projects in the Erongo, Kunene, Omusati, Oshana, Ohangwena, and Otjozondjupa regions between 15 and 28 September 2024. The visits focused on projects under the 121 Constituency Youth Enterprises and the Namibia Youth Credit Scheme, as well as National Youth Service centres.  These efforts assessed the progress, effectiveness, and struggles of youth-focused programmes aimed at tackling unemployment…

Niël Terblanché The Roads Authority (RA) has started sending renewal reminders for vehicle licence discs and driving licences via SMS and email. This move replaces the printed notices previously delivered through NamPost. “Going forward, all renewal notices will be sent via cell phone messaging (SMS) and email. Clients are urged to visit their nearest NaTIS office to request renewal notices and provide their updated contact details. The process will be subject to verification and positive identification,” the RA said. The new digital system forms part of the RA’s shift to a paperless process. The goal is to improve communication and…

Niël Terblanché Municipal work crews in Walvis Bay are working to clear large sand drifts that have accumulated on the B2 Road at the town’s eastern entrance, following strong east winds that swept through large parts of the coast since the start of this week. The affected stretch, the lane lined with palm trees, has seen heaps of sand blown across the road, prompting a coordinated response by the Walvis Bay Municipality. Crews manning earth-moving equipment have been deployed to remove the sand, with traffic officers on-site to manage the flow of vehicles and ensure public safety. “Our teams have…