The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has launched the Molelo Radio Drama Project, a new venture that promises to be a game changer in the country’s entertainment economy. The project was launched by the national broadcaster’s Director General Stanley Similo in Windhoek. The project received an overwhelming response to its call for proposals from the public […]

The Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN) is against the idea of closing down the Meat Corporation of Namibia (MeatCo), citing favoritism of white-owned businesses and a flawed constitution. This, the BBLNN states, is threatening the country’s struggling economic security and national unity. The organization’s president, Irene Simeon-Kurtz, expressed dismay at what she said […]

Continued copper wire theft is worrisome and hampering progress in Otjiwarongo’s new Extension 12 residential area. The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor’s (CENORED) Corporate Communications and Marketing Officer, Charlie Matengu, says criminal rings are targeting vacant or foreclosed homes as they are a lucrative source of installed copper. “These are copper-thirsty criminals roaming around, targeting […]

Namibia has received an award from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in recognition of its remarkable progress towards reaching the UNAIDS 95–95–95 targets and progress towards ending the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2030. The award was presented by the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy, who […]

Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson, Marlyn Mbakera, says they are hard at work to improve living conditions at Kalkfeld Settlement and move it towards Village Council status.    Council is busy introducing various developmental projects related to housing, water, and sewer connections, as well as empowering self-employed individuals. Mbakera says the council has since 2021 allocated […]

A three-judge Supreme Court bench has dashed all hopes of bail for six ‘Fishrot’ accused when it dismissed their appeal against the High Court’s refusal to grant bail. The appellants challenged a discrepancy between the transcribed version and the signed version of April 11, 2022, judgment. However, the Supreme Court ordered in its judgment that […]

NamWater has started attending to the Okakarara Constituency’s water crisis regarding the build-up of calcium and magnesium minerals in their water. The Okakarara Constituency Councillor Ramana Mutjavikua stated that the build-up of calcium and magnesium minerals in the water has negatively affected the town’s operations. The situation has forced the council to estimate the residents’ […]

The Saint Paul College hosted the 2023 Chess National Schools Championship on Saturday in the capital in the capital. Over 20 schools from all the 14 regions participated. This year’s Chess National Schools Championship has brought together 5 zones and over 20 schools across the country. Players gave it their all to progress from preliminary […]

In a major development in the ‘Fishrot’ fishing quota fraud and corruption case, the Supreme Court has dismissed the bail appeals of six of the men charged in the case. The decision was announced earlier today. Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala, his business partner James Hatuikulipi, former Fishcor Chief Executive Officer Mike Nghipunya, Pius Mwatelulo, […]

Health and Social Services Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has urged his ministry staff to redouble their efforts in executing their shared mandate of providing quality health services and welfare to the citizens. Opening his ministry’s management staff workshop in Windhoek on Monday, Dr. Shangula stressed the need for improved service delivery. While commending the achievements […]