Huawei unveils Namibia ICT talent and Digital Rural Plus programmes

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China’s tech giant, Huawei Technologies, has unveiled the Huawei Namibia ICT Talent Programme for 2024-2025 and the Digital Rural Plus Programme.

The initiatives seek to foster inclusion and cultivate talent in the ICT industries in Namibia.

IUM Nkurenkuru campus breaks boundaries in beauty pageant

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The International University of Management (IUM) Nkurenkuru campus embraced the notion of inclusivity by allowing a contestant with a child to participate in the beauty pageant, in what is said to be a rare trend in beauty pageantry.

City of Windhoek sets water restrictions

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The City of Windhoek is facing severe water scarcity, and a 15% water-saving target has been set for all residents in the city. 

The capital city has been facing drought since July, and the municipality has resorted to enforcing strict water savings measures that came into effect on Sunday. 

NHE and DWN Trust to service affordable plots for low-income earners

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The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) and the Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) Trust will embark on servicing affordable plots for low-income earners in the informal settlements.

The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Windhoek. 

Tsumeb Mayor praises progress in servicing Nomtsoub extension 9

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Tsumeb Mayor Mathews Hangula says he is pleased with the progress of the servicing of the Nomtsoub extension 9 area, where evicted families from Endombo Hostels will be given first priority to purchase or build houses there.

Governor Marius Sheya highlights land reform initiatives

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Kunene Governor Marius Sheya says land reform is crucial for equitable land distribution, addressing historical injustice, and promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development.

He made this remark in his State of the Region Address.

Katima Mulilo inaugurates new traffic lights

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Katima Mulilo now boasts a new set of traffic lights situated at the junction of Sam Nujoma Avenue and Mafuta Road.

At the commissioning of the traffic lights, Mayor John Ntemwa said the new set of traffic lights was necessitated by increased traffic in the town.