The Namibian Broadcasting Cooperation has expressed disappointment with the recent communication on social media announcing the suspension of medical aid services to the corporation, effective from 1 July. NBC Director General, Stanley Similo described the announcement as unfortunate as the corporation did not receive any official communication in this regard from NMC.

Government is considering putting tough restrictions on ownership of small arms and light weapons. The Ministry of Safety and Security is meeting with the United Nations Trust Facility Supporting Cooperation on Arms Regulation and its stakeholders, to look at ways to minimize ownership of fire arms by civilians.

Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku delivered her third State of the Region address, outlining a number of challenges facing the region. While applauding government Ministries and agencies for opening offices in order to provide services, Ausiku expressed disappointment at the non completion of major capital projects, which is a stumbling block towards infrastructural development.

The DTA wants government to provide transport subsidies to students studying at tertiary institutions. In a motion tabled by its President McHenry Venaani in the National Assembly, the party said the subsidy would ensure students are able to attend their classes and address the challenge of dropping out of tertiary institutions due to a lack […]

Founding President Sam Nujoma says Namibia’s history cannot be told without mentioning countries which made immense contribution to the liberation struggle. Speaking at launch of the book on children in exile, Nujoma singles out the former German Democratic Republic, GDR, Cuba and Zamibia that provided assistance to the SWAPO party during those days.

Agriculture, Water and Forestry Minister John Mutorwa has reiterated that the appointment of the current Board of Directors of Meatco was done in accordance with the relevant legislation that governs the corporation. He made the remarks while delivering a ministerial statement in the National Assembly.

The Second phase of Southern African Innovation Support programme (SAIS) was launched in Windhoek. The initiative is aimed at promoting innovation and research in five SADC countries with Finland having set aside close to N$130 million for its implementation.

Young Footballers from Arcadia Football Academy will no longer have to play bare foot, following a donation of equipment from former Orlando Pirates player Micheal Matroos. Arcadia Football Club was established in 1986 to provide young people from Katutura and Khomasdal with a recreational activity in the form of playing football. The Academy operates from […]

Unregistered Property Valuers will soon face criminal charges if the National Assembly approves the proposed amendments to the Property Valuator Profession Act .

Volunteering provides experience that may help shape a person, for years to come. However, the concept of volunteerism appears to be a distant one, particularly for young Namibians.