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.
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.
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation discusses the mandate of securing export markets for Namibian products and attracting foreign direct investment to Namibia.
The proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act of 1981, which aims to increase the tax deductibility of retirement funds, has sparked considerable debate as sessions resumed yesterday in the National Council.
While some members of parliament supported changes to the bill, others have voiced concerns.
As he steps down as the Otjozondjupa Police Commander, Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze has called on the incoming commander to solidify policing systems with farmers and the community to help curb stocktheft.
