May 2012

MCC Helps Youth Get Dream Jobs in Tourism

[State Department] Washington - "A dream come true!" These were the emotional words of Tunomukwathi Angula when she received her tour-guide certificate in March.

Road Fatalities On the Increase

[New Era] Windhoek - According to statistics released by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA), 199 lives were lost this year alone from 1,200 road accidents, while 2,056 injuries were sustained, mainly over public holidays and long weekends.

Ondangwa Trade Exhibition Attracts Thousands

[New Era] The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ondangwa Town Council says the 2012 Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition (OTIE) has attracted some 4 000 visitors since its commencement last Friday.

AMH Playing Its Part As a Busy Franchise

[New Era] The parts department of any dealership is busy. But when you're running a multi- franchise operation like Associated Motor Holdings, then your parts department is a bustling affair which must run like clockwork.

Ambassador Nangula Bids Farewell to AU

[New Era] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr Jean Ping, on Tuesday received in his office at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Namibian Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Kakena Kauna Sophia Nangula, who is on her way back to Namibia.

What Is Green Entrepreneurship?

[New Era] What an exciting life my dear readers. This week I realized that when people do not question your job tasks in a five-day working week, you are not pushing the envelope hard enough.

ICT Literacy in Schools

[New Era] Windhoek - The use of computers and other Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in schools is largely focused on what is commonly called ICT literacy. Actually, many schools presume that developing ICT skills is developing keyboarding skills, navigating computer's graphics user interface (GUI), using office applications and learning the basics of the operating system. This could not be far from the truth. The importance of ICTs in our world requires us to incorporate the use of computers in our activities

Bank Windhoek Motor Show Ready to Roll!

[New Era] The sixth annual Bank Windhoek and Republikein Motor Show which was launched last week, is currently receiving a positive response from members of the public.

Polytech and IUM Must Train Nurses - Kamwi

[New Era] Windhoek - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Richard Kamwi, has called on the Ministry of Education to introduce nursing courses at the Polytechnic of Namibia and the International University of Management (IUM).

Brave Warriors Conclude Nigeria Preparations

[New Era] Windhoek - THE Brave Warriors have left Germany for Lagos, Nigeria to take on the Super Eagles in a FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifier on Sunday, at the U. J Esseune Stadium.