Childhood friends of the late retired Major General Peter Nambundunga described him as a man of diverse qualities which made him a unique and versatile military commander. Joel Kaapanda was a childhood friend of the late Nambundunga from their school days, and remained so until the time of the liberation struggle.
The close to 7 000 tourists that arrived at the Walvis Bay harbour this week were expected to bring good fortune for the local business community. However, some people selling arts and crafts say sales are low and those offering transport are also not so lucky.
They were absolutely free to live their lives as they chose to but national responsibility and the thirst for freedom was more important to them. This is the journey that Namibians like the late former military commander Peter Nambundunga and others who went before him took. NBC takes a look at some of his memories.
Police in the Oshana Region impounded seven vehicles used in committing criminal activities during the festive season, during Operation Hornkranz. The joint operation also saw Nampol and NDF members confiscating pangas, knives and firearms. At a media briefing, Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Rauha Amwele confirmed that the operation found the majority of Namibians in the […]
In order for universities to thrive and stay relevant in the 21st century they need to produce innovative graduates constantly updated with new technologies. This was the view shared during the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) welcoming back ceremony of it’s academic staff.
The Education Directorate in the Kavango West Region, says it will not turn away learners in need of placement. Theopolina Hamutumua says the region has placed its focus on ensuring that every learner in the region is admitted.
Information has been leaked that the names of Sebastian Kamungu, Vivienne Katjiuongua and Gaby Ahrens are on FIFA’s candidates list for the normalisation committee that will act as an electoral committee. In a letter sent to the Namibia Football Association by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, FIFA informed NFA about their decision to appoint the […]
Okahandja United are still looking to win their first Namibia Premier League match since their promotion. The team played to a one – all draw against another relegation troubled team – Orlando Pirates -at Sam Nujoma Stadium Tuesday. Okahandja United came in to the game with five draws and three losses after their previous eight […]
The first passenger cruiseliner carrying more than 800 tourists has arrived at the Walvis Bay harbour. Around 7 000 passengers are expected to enter the national port this week. The vessel, Aida Aura, is visiting 41 ports in 17 different countries over a four month period is the first passenger cruise liner to arrive, while […]
A businessman arrested last month for allegedly shooting and wounding another man with a bow and arrow at the Havana informal settlement, wants to be released on bail. Amupanda Awala, aged 33, through his privately-instructed defence lawyer, Mbanga Siyomuinji, brought a formal bail application in an effort to be set free while awaiting the finalisation […]
