Student representatives have raised concerns over the government's updated subsidised funding model, saying while access to funding has expanded, accommodation remains a major obstacle for many young people seeking higher education, especially in the capital city.
Housebreaking and robbery topped crime reports across Namibia over the weekend.
Several housebreaking cases with intent to steal occurred in Mariental, Ongwediva, Henties Bay, and Bunya in Kavango West.
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture's (MEIYSAC) Deputy Executive Director Edda Bohn stated that the Promotion Policy remains unchanged when referring to the national Promotion Policy document.
A retired principal, Buks Platt, stated that the 2015 National Promotion Policy Guide, which determines whether learners are promoted, transferred, or repeat a grade, is confusing.
Various entities owe NamPower N$912 million.
This was mentioned by the Electricity Control Board (ECB), warning that the escalating debt continues to strain the national electricity supply system.
Creative Culture Investments (CCI), in partnership with UNESCO and the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Sports, Youth, Arts and Culture, has begun drafting a Cultural and Creative Industries Strategy for 2026-2030.
Miss Namibia, Johanna Swartbooi, will be allowed to choose the location and design of her new two-bedroom house courtesy of the National Housing Enterprise (NHE).
NHE met with the Miss Namibia Organisation to deliberate on the location of her choice.
China has delivered its second batch of rice donations to the government, worth N$76.5 million, to support the 2024/25 drought relief programme.
The first batch of 27,200 bags of rice was delivered in February, earmarked for Oshikoto.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NAMBTS) have partnered once again for the annual festive season blood drive, urging the public to donate as the demand for blood traditionally increases during this period.
As the festive season approaches, Police Head of Traffic Law Enforcement Directorate, Commissioner Petrus Swartz, has urged road users to prioritise safety following a fatal accident on the Western Bypass this afternoon.
