NQA LAUNCHES QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS POLICY

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The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has introduced the first version of the National Policy on Qualifications Standards. 

The policy aims to facilitate the development of relevant skills and knowledge creation.

AVIATION EXPERTS MEET IN WINDHOEK

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Aviation experts and representatives from across the Eastern and Southern African regions met in Windhoek for the Global Air Navigation Plan and Status of Implementation of Aviation System Block Upgrade Modules.

NDP SEEKS ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT UPDATE

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The National Democratic Party's (NDP) leader, Lukato Lukato, sought clarity from the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy regarding progress made with an electrification project launched in 2024 involving billions of dollars donated by the German government.

MOBILE CLINICS EXPAND RURAL HEALTHCARE

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that mobile clinics are strategically established to tackle the specific challenges associated with delivering health care in remote and underserved areas.

NAMIBIAN MUSIC COMMUNITY PREPARES FOR RICHARD MEYER’S FUNERAL

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Family, friends and the entire Namibian music community are preparing to lay to rest crooner and legend Richard Meyer, who died in Windhoek last week at the age of 72.

Born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on 14 August 1954, Richard Meyer was part of a family of eight siblings.

KAVANGO WEST REQUIRES N$2.2 BILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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The Kavango West Regional Council will need an estimated N$2.2 billion for development and N$160 million for operational costs to fund its 2025-2030 strategic plan.

The budget figures were shared during the launch of the plan at Nkurenkuru.

MP RAISES CONCERNS OVER FOREIGN-OWNED CUCA SHOPS

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UDF MP Nico Somaeb raised concerns regarding foreign nationals opening cuca shops to run drug-trading operations.

He questioned the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security on whether they are seized of the matter.

TOURIST ARRIVALS DECLINE BY 3.2% IN 2025

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Tourist arrivals for 2025 are said to have declined by 3.2%.

They declined from 1.257 million in 2024 to 1.217 million last year.

This was revealed in the Annual Tourist Statistical Report, launched in Windhoek today.