Swapo Party congresses have always drawn attention. nbc News spoke to some journalists who covered previous Swapo Party congresses and shared their moments. Editor of the Namibian Sun, Toivo Ndjebela said the most vivid memory he has is from 2012 when the party held its congress in Windhoek, where the late Kazenambo Kazenambo cried when […]

Although they experienced a few minor logistical hiccups upon arrival, delegates at the Swapo Party 7th Elective Congress have described the atmosphere as peaceful thus far.

Young people and adolescents with HIV are urged to suppress their viral load by adhering to treatment while those who do not know their status should start to realise the benefits of knowing where they stand.  These were the sentiments of UNICEF’s Country Representative, Rachel Odede who was speaking at the Undetectable=Untransmittable campaign organised by […]

The Oshana Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sackaria has lauded the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare for hosting the National Men’s conference at Ongwediva.  Sackaria says the conference has shed light on the importance of men speaking out and seeking emotional support when they are faced with problems. He made a […]

The City of Windhoek will conduct a public survey on who or what should replace the statue of Curt Von Francois that was removed from its premises. The City’s Communications Manager Harold Akwenye said the public suggestions will be looked at once the new council is elected and that it will be a study process. […]

Aussenkehr Primary School at Aussenkehr Farms in the ||Kharas Region has phased out the platoon school system – thanks to the recent completion of six new classrooms, courtesy of Mobile Telecommunications Company, MTC.  The school was forced to follow the platoon system, splitting learners into morning and afternoon classes, due to the lack of classrooms. […]

The Namibia National Farmers Union, NNFU constitution remains unchanged after members reviewed it at a five day workshop held at Otjiwarongo.  NNFU is a national federation of regional farmer’s unions established in 1992 to serve as a mouthpiece for Namibian farmers. As per the union’s constitution, the organisational, decision making and administration structure shall follow […]

FarPoint Investments has assisted the Zeraeua Traditional Authority at Omatjete in the Erongo Region with new modern technology equipment to help with the office operation and render better and more efficient service to the community. Items donated worth N$130 thousand consist of computers, a printer, a water tank, and solar light. The general manager at […]

Delegates at the 7th Swapo Party Elective Congress started arriving today from all 14 regions.  Preparations for the congress were slowly but surely gaining momentum at the Safari Hotel in Windhoek. It was a relaxed and moving atmosphere as delegates wasted no time registering and getting accredited upon arrival at the venue. This process is […]

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) and CNBC Africa signed a memorandum of understanding in Sandton, South Africa.  The MoU was signed by nbc Director-General Stanley Similo and Afric Business News (ABN) Managing Editor Roberta Naicker, who described the agreement as a new era of official partnership between the two media institutions.  ABN is the company […]