Namibia is interested in implementing and extending the scope of the Great Green Wall initiative into southern Africa. Adapted by the African Union, the initiative is to plant a wall of trees across the southern tip of the Sahara Desert to prevent desertification. More than 20 countries are partners in the initiative, together with many […]
The swearing in ceremony of Zambia’s president-elect Edgar Lungu has been postponed until the High Court pronounces itself on a petition challenging his victory.
A 13 year old boy who has been suffering from hernia defects has died. He died at home on Wednesday night. Earlier in August, the NBC visited the home of Erica Ndeyanale, the mother of 13 year old Simon Boysen who suffered from strangulated hernia from birth. Boysen’s condition was never detected despite multiple sonars […]
Women voices are still missing in the Southern Africa media. The latest report shows that women only represent 20 percent of media sources compared to 80 percent male voices.
The Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) says rural communities need to diversify their livelihoods if they are to survive recurring droughts. Namibia is a semi-arid country which is vulnerable to extreme weather patterns such as the current drought that has lasted for over two concurrent years.
The Namibian Ports Authority, NamPort, will contribute half-a-million dollars towards the hosting of this year’s Namport-Erongo Business and Tourism Expo. The event is to promote trade and businesses at the coastal town, the Erongo region and beyond. NamPort’s Chief Executive Officer, Bisey /Uirab, launched the expo at Walvis Bay yesterday (wed). /Uirab explained that the […]
Swakopmund in the Erongo region now has its own Police Public Relations Committee. Its aim is to work hand-in-hand with law enforcement agencies in addressing crime. Annett Kotting and Peter van Ginkel were elected as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Committee respectively, while other members will be elected at the next meeting. Erongo Police Unit […]
LESLEY TJIUEZA Namibia’s triumphant Under-17 team – dubbed the Baby Warriors – left for Congo Brazzaville this morning to try and overturn a 2-1 first leg defeat in their Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2017 U-17 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The clash against Congo will take place at the Alphonse Massemba-Debat Stadium in Brazzaville […]
The Supreme Court will deliver judgment within the next two weeks in the case of eight high treason accused who say the High Court lacks jurisdiction to hear their trial. That follows another appearance by the eight treason suspects before High Court Judge Naomi Shivute on Wednesday. Judge Shivute told the accused that the Supreme […]
