UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Christian Shingiro, says that the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement opens significant opportunities for Namibian products, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), through reduced or zero tariffs.
Although Namibia's education system has made great strides in the past 30 years, the sector is still facing challenges.
A lack of basic school infrastructure and crowded classes are some of the bottlenecks compromising education for all and optimum outcomes.
The Erongo Regional Council, through its Constituency Development Fund, has allocated machinery and equipment valued at N$350,000 to support around 30 small entrepreneurs across various sectors in Arandis and Henties Bay.
Namibia needs to embrace technology that can predict and detect climate and environmental changes, track species movements, and predict the impacts of human activity on marine life.
The Erongo Regional Council, through its Constituency Development Fund, allocated machinery and equipment valued at about N$350,000 to close to 30 upcoming smaller entrepreneurs from Arandis and Henties Bay.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, says the Universal Education Grant (UEG) will be increased from N$200 to N$300 per learner for pre-primary and primary schools, and from N$300 to N$400 per learner for secondary schools.
While many Namibians spent the day commemorating Heroes' Day, others took to the streets, demanding the government implement a Basic Income Grant (BIG) for unemployed citizens up to age 59.
Erongo Governor Neville Andre has expressed deep concern over the increasing crime rates in the region, emphasizing that these statistics represent the real pain and suffering of the community.
The port of Walvis Bay is expected to receive an extra 65 cruise liners during the period of November to January 2027.
This was brought to light by Erongo Governor Neville Andre during the State of the Region Address at Swakopmund.
The Erongo Region has reported a 5% increase in crime over the past two years.
5,070 cases were reported last year in comparison to 5,332 reported this year between the period of January and July.
