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Allexer Namundjembo Abel Mubita, a security guard who obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Science and Technology (NUST), said he will continue his career as a security officer. Mubita who is an employee of the PIS Security company said will remain in his current job until he secures his dream job. “I will still continue showing up at work even though I am a degree holder. It is now tough to get employed, and I’ll not take a risk of quitting my job because I have a degree,” he said. Mubita added that it was…

Martin Endjala The family of O’Linn Nauyoma, who drowned a month ago in Lake Guinas near Tsumeb, has yet to find closure as his body remains missing. They have tried all possible methods to retrieve his body, which disappeared under the water while on a school excursion. Lake Guinas, the largest permanent lake in Namibia, is believed to be connected to Lake Otjikoto via an underground cave system. Nauyoma (16), from Etosha Secondary School, was on a school learners' representative council excursion when he entered the lake and was never seen again. Fifteen police divers, including Oshana regional police commander…

Niël Terblanché Namibia celebrated Arbor Day with a special event held in Oshakati under the theme "Forest and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World." The occasion on Thursday, hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, emphasized the vital role of technology and innovation in forest conservation while addressing deforestation and habitat degradation. The minister of environment, forestry and tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, stressed the importance of preserving Namibia’s green spaces amid urban development. He urged property developers to incorporate tree planting in urban planning to mitigate the loss of indigenous tree species while towns like Oshakati continue to…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe NamWater’s Chief Executive Officer, Abraham Nehemia has praised the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) for its role in developing students' skills, fostering innovation, and contributing to solving real-world challenges in the water sector and beyond. Speaking at NUST's October graduation ceremony in Windhoek last week, Nehemia highlighted the collaboration between NamWater and the university. ‘’Our partnership with NUST is anchored by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which serves as a cornerstone for joint efforts in research, development, and innovation within the water sector,” said Nehemia. Through this partnership, NamWater offers scholarships and internships to NUST students,…

Stefanus Nashama Windhoek is struggling with the mushrooming of the number of shacks that are often believed to belong to people in need of land. However, the situation is not as straightforward as it seems. Residents of informal settlements like Havana, Goreangab, Oshitenda, and Okahandja Park in Windhoek confirmed that many shacks and bars in their neighbourhoods are rented from wealthy people. They say many shacks belong to government officials, people with high social status and those who own houses in upmarket suburbs elsewhere in the city. “They come and build large structures here, seizing land and opportunities alongside us…