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Kavango region to host NFA C Licence Coaching Course

Kavango region to host NFA C Licence Coaching Course

Staff Writer THE Nambia Football Association (NFA) as part of its Strategic Development goals will be hosting the NFA C Licence Coaching Course in Rundu from August 15 –24. Participants attending this course will be provided with the necessary knowledge, techniques, and strategies to excel in coaching and enhance their effectiveness in working with athletes. The course is a significant step in advancing a coaching career in both the Kavango East and West Regions, and the NFA believes it will greatly contribute to the professional development and enhance skills. The NFA C License Coaching Course, is organised by the Namibia…
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DBN launches service charter

DBN launches service charter

Martin Endjala THE Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the official introduction of its complete Service Charter, titled ‘The Gold Standard,’ which is intended to strengthen the Bank's commitment to providing great services and cultivating unrivaled customer satisfaction. DBN's Chief Executive for Marketing and Corporate Communication, Jerome Mutumba, revealed this in a statement last week, saying that the launch is a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, and the Service Charter stands as a testament to DBN's core values and commitment to excellence. He underlined the Bank's commitment to clients and stakeholders, emphasising its commitment to provide great service…
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Hyphen partners ILF for ground-breaking green hydrogen project… project to create up to 15 000 new jobs during the construction phase … another 3 000 permanent jobs once operational

Hyphen partners ILF for ground-breaking green hydrogen project… project to create up to 15 000 new jobs during the construction phase … another 3 000 permanent jobs once operational

Staff Reporter HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has partnered with ILF Consulting Engineers for their project in Tsau // Khaeb National Park which will act as a blueprint for future green hydrogen projects globally. The partnership, will see ILF, a leading independent international engineering and consulting firm, support the delivery of Hyphen’s ground-breaking green hydrogen project. The project is one of the largest green hydrogen projects globally, which is expected to supply decarbonise green hydrogen to local and international markets. The project is being developed as the first step in the implementation of government’s strategy to develop a large-scale green hydrogen…
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I’m not a position seeker – Mupetami

I’m not a position seeker – Mupetami

Stefanus Nashama OKATYALI Constituency Councillor Joseph Mupetami says he is content with his position as a councillor and would not pursue higher office by serving his constituents. Mupetami, who represents the Swapo Party, ignored public debate, claiming that he is the best councilman in Namibia. “I cannot be like a barking dog who goes hungry at night.” I’m content with where I am. “I will continue to serve the Okatyali residents who voted for me,” he stated emphatically. However, Mupetami who is well known as a servant of the people told Windhoek Observer that if he was the best, he…
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National symbols, powerful reminders of values and aspirations: Theofilus

National symbols, powerful reminders of values and aspirations: Theofilus

Stefanus Nashama DEPUTY Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofilus has urged the nation to embrace national symbols, which she said play an important role in any nation’s identity. National symbols, according to Theofilus, are more than just images or emblems, they serve as potent reminders of the country’s common beliefs and goals. “Our national flag, coat of arms, national anthem, and other symbols represent the unity, pride, and diversity that define our great nation,” she stated. She said this while speaking at the official regional launch of the national symbols campaign in the Kavango Region last week. Theofilus…
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Usakos-Karibib road rehabilitation work to commence next month

Usakos-Karibib road rehabilitation work to commence next month

Martin Endjala CONSTRUCTION works on the Usakos and Karibib road will start next month and the expected completion of the project is March 2025. A media statement issued last Friday by the Roads Authority (RA), said during the construction period, the RA will ensure that works are carried out diligently to minimise any inconvenience to motorists and residents in the vicinity. The road bid which is worth over N$ 343 million will be carried out by a Chinese company Zhong Mei Engineering Group, after the firm successfully won the bid to rehabilitate the 30.04 kilometer road between the two towns…
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Brazilian N$2.2M donation to help Namibians becomes self-sufficient

Brazilian N$2.2M donation to help Namibians becomes self-sufficient

Niël Terblanché THE World Food Programme (WFP) in Namibia has for the past three years gradually moved its focus from food assistance through procurement and distribution to piloting livelihood projects that are aimed at contributing to improved food and nutrition security and sustainable food systems. In this regard, the WFP works closely with various ministries and government agencies to promote livelihood projects. To assist with these programmes, Brazil has donated more than N$2.2 million to the Namibian government through the WFP to continue developing more livelihood projects. During the handover of the generous donation Ericah Shafudah, the WFP Namibia Deputy…
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Capricorn Group, Sanlam teams up to support financial reporting skills

Capricorn Group, Sanlam teams up to support financial reporting skills

Staff Writer CAPRICORN Group and Sanlam Namibia hosted a Financial Journalism Workshop themed ‘Mastering key concepts in financial journalism. The well-attended workshop was aimed at capacitating media practitioners in reporting on the financial services industry, including banks and the insurance industry. Media practitioners from the broadcast, print, and digital spheres and final-year media students from the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) attended the workshop to network and sharpen their financial reporting skills. Capricorn Group and Sanlam Namibia’s individual efforts in the past to upskill media practitioners have proven to be highly enlightening…
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Ashihaya Primary School in dire need of classrooms

Ashihaya Primary School in dire need of classrooms

Hertta-Maria Amutenja ASHIHAYA Primary School, situated in Okankolo circuit in the Oshikoto region, is facing a shortage of classroom needed to accommodate its growing number of pupils. The school, which currently serves approximately 174 learners from grade 0 to grade 7, is appealing for donations of building materials, particularly corrugated zinc sheets and bags of cement to construct three more classrooms. Established in 2014, the school currently operates with only one classroom per grade and efforts are being made to create an improved teaching and learning environment for the learners and teachers. However, the situation is dire for learners in…
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We are left out: Northern based SMEs lament

We are left out: Northern based SMEs lament

Hertta-Maria Amutenja NORTHERN based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) say they feel left out when it comes to access to information as most interventions are provided to SMEs in Windhoek and do not reach the Northern parts of the country. This was revealed at two Bank Windhoek SMEs information sessions held in Ondangwa and Oshakati in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Northern Office. Northern based SME owners advocated for access to finance to grow their businesses, mentoring and coaching on the various aspects of a business and most importantly to engage with bank staff that…
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