President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a pivotal figure in the nation's quest for freedom who was devoted to the pursuit of national development and accessible education.
In a tribute read by Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa, Mbumba described Hanse-Himarwa as a distinguished servant and a diamond of the south.
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, in collaboration with the World Food Programme and the Embassy of Brazil, undertook a site visit to the Stampriet Combined in Hardap, which is piloting an integrated food systems project.
The project sees the school producing vegetables for the feeding project while simultaneously running a poultry project.
The partners hope the success of the project could be emulated by other schools to feed learners.
One of the longest streets in Mariental was today renamed Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Street.
Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister Evelyne !Nawases-Taeyele said the street naming is a testament to Hanse-Himarwa's legacy and impact.
Widower Ghenno Himarwa reflected on the adversities his wife experienced.
He revealed at the event that they are currently writing a book on her life.
Himarwa described his wife as someone who was dedicated to service and to the Swapo Party and loved Namibia deeply.
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture (MoEAC) has warned against the politicisation of education after members of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) allegedly locked the gates of a primary school at Keetmanshoop.
The protest, which took place at Minna Sachs Primary School, was allegedly led by LPM's Michael Amushelelo and some regional leaders.
The protest follows an alleged petition by some parents at the school, who demanded the appointment of a Khoekhoegowab-speaking principal despite consultations.
Young people in remote areas of the Kunene Region say they are willing to get out of their comfort zone and make a living, but due to underdevelopment and a lack of opportunities in their areas, they are hopeless.
The nbc's Investigative Unit Producer, Gordon Joseph, travelled to Otjikondavirongo Village in the Kunene Region, where young people there told stories of their daily struggles.
Namibia is often credited with having some of the best roads in Africa and has made significant strides in providing access to education, health care, and clean drinking water.
Sesfontein Constituency Councillor and Chairperson of the Kunene Regional Council, Hendrik Gaobaeb, has urged farmers in his constituency to sell their cattle in a bid to mitigate the losses they currently experience as a result of the severe drought.
Like many parts of Namibia, Sesfontein has been ravished by a severe drought that has seen the deaths of livestock by many communal farmers.
He said even commercial farmers are financially crippled by the loss of livestock as a result of the drought.
A Biocultural Community Protocol (BCP) for the OvaHerero of Koakoland in Angola and Namibia was launched at Opuwo, Kunene Region. The protocol highlights the history and identity of the OvaHerero in Koakoland and the challenges they face.
Between January and March 2024, the police recorded 12 incidents of baby dumping.
This the police say is alarming, as there are a number of authorised places, such as schools, hospitals, and churches, where mothers can leave a newborn without being charged.
This adds to the tally of over 50 infants dumped in 2023.
The trend is worrisome for authorities and child rights activists, considering the new childcare act makes provision for new mothers to leave infants in the care of authorised persons.
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal Ui|o|oo has called on men to collectively commit to forging a more inclusive world for women.
He made the remarks while addressing a workshop promoting women's participation in the upcoming elections in the capital today.
|Ui|o|oo said there is a need to redress gender inequalities and eradicate all forms of discrimination against women of all ages in all spheres of life, including women's participation and representation in positions of power and decision-making at all levels.
A veteran of the Liberation Struggle, Ellen Musialela, has welcomed the government’s decision to host Namibia’s 34th Independence celebrations at Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region.
The region, at the time known as the Caprivi Strip, was an important gateway to freedom, with many freedom fighters and refugees crossing into neighbouring Zambia through the area.
While the Caprivi Strip was initially isolated, by the 1970s, more and more Namibians were crossing into exile through Caprivi.
