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Staff Writer The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has called upon all Namibians to recommit themselves to supporting the Ministry of Education's efforts in delivering quality education. NANSO President Lucia Ndishishi at a press conference yesterday said the results are a reflection of country’s collective effort, and their improvement will still require collective effort. "NANSO insofar as the 2022 NSSCAS and NSSCO results are concerned, we wish to recognise that education is not a singular event, nor is it a responsibility of one entity or person. Instead, it is a public good that is guaranteed to all, by all, and,…

Martin Endjala The German government has committed around two billion Namibian Dollars for the upgrading and rehabilitation of road infrastructures in Namibia. The loan agreement was signed on 13 December 2022, between the Finance Ministry and the German development bank KFW. The German Director to Namibia, Beatrice Lucke during the signing ceremony emphasized Germany’s continued support and long standing commitment in ensuring that road infrastructure in Namibia is prioritized. “Just looking at the road rehabilitation, I think there is a long standing cooperation in this sector. About 1800 kilometres of road have either been upgraded or rehabilitated between the partnership…

Tujoromajo Kasuto Reputation Poll International has named First Lady Monica Geingos, MVA Fund Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, and Dr. Helena Ndume, Head of Opthalmology at Windhoek Central Hospital, among the 100 Most Reputable Africans of 2023. The global reputation firm compiled the list, which includes individuals from various sectors such as governance, entertainment, human rights, education, and business who were chosen based on criteria such as integrity, visibility, and impact. Dr. Ndume is ranked number 33 on the list, followed by the First Lady at number 63 and Martins-Hausiku at number 79. The list honors individuals and organizations that…

Tujoromajo Kasuto The 2022/23 Festive season crash statistics from the Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund reveal that compared to 2020 and 2021, injuries and crashes reduced significantly in 2022. The figures state that crashes declined by 15.2 percent, injuries declined by 15 percent and fatalities declined by 45 percent respectively, in comparison with 2021/22. It is reported that during the 2022/23 festive season, pedestrian related crashes were the most frequent crashes at 28 percent, followed by collisions and roll-overs at 27 percent each. Furthermore, 50 percent of the fatalities resulted from roll-over crashes, followed by collisions at 24 percent of the…

Martin Endjala The Board Chairperson of Omake Charity Organisation Eddy Kgobetsi has announced that as part of its annual projects in the Otjozondjupa region, they are envisaging putting up a state welfare disability center for children and elders with special needs in the region. This, he said is because of the harsh conditions in which people living with disabilities find themselves in. He has since called on stakeholders to join hands for the betterment of vulnerable people in the community. He says they are hoping to get a piece of land to set up the envisaged state welfare disability center,…

Martin Endjala As Namibians enter 2023, many are hopeful that it will be a better year compared to 2022, with the President declaring the year a revival year. The Windhoek Observer Newspaper took to the streets to find out how Namibians ushered into the new year. Sarah Shonghela highlighted that this time around was the first time she had spent new year eve outside the comfort of her home. Attending the City of Windhoek new year eve bash, she says she was pleased to see people coming together after a very ‘bumpy’ year and hopes that 2023 will be better.…

Tujoromajo Kasuto Road’s Authority Transportation Executive Officer, Sidney Boois, says that the regulator has recorded 90 percent safety and traffic rules compliance post the festive season. The monitoring team covered the B1 south that connects windhoek to Keetmanshoop, B1 north between Windhoek, Otjiwarongo and Otavi. Additionally, the B2 between the capital and the coastal towns. Boois says that basesd on the situation on the ground at various check points and roadblocks there is a high compliance on the part of motorist. “We reflect that from the number of cars and drivers that we checked and would then analyse how sunctions…