The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, says there is a need to create an environment where Namibians can have local ownership of investment in the mining and petroleum sectors. Alweendo was speaking at the Debmarine Stakeholder Breakfast Meeting in Windhoek today. He explained that in order for Namibians to benefit economically from these sectors, […]
With independence comes the responsibility to develop the country and better the lives of the community in which one lives. The late Hendri Greeff, who owned the C’est Si Bon and Casa Forno restaurants and accommodation facilities at Otjiwarongo, is one of those who looked after his community. Affectionately known as “Big H” by the […]
The murder suspect in the death of Auguste Ndemupanda Jonas, 31-year-old Prostatius Kuuvilwa, has been remanded in custody. Kuuvila, who is accused of murdering his 28-year-old ex-girlfriend, appeared in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Kuuvilwa allegedly stabbed Jonas nine times during a quarrel at her house at Telecom Informal Settlement over the weekend. Relatives […]
Temperatures in Southern Africa are rising quicker than the global average, with heat stress expected to become an increasingly greater threat. These are some of the concerns raised at the Southern African Science Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management workshop, which aimed at reviewing and improving scientific research on adaptation and mitigation of […]
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) has received a donation of books worth N$219,700 from NIPPON Foundation for Policy Research in Windhoek. The 53 books were donated to NIPAM’s Learning Resource Center (LRC), which is a small library serving diverse users, such as researchers, policymakers, and chief executive officers, among others, with different […]
Some residents of the Tutungeni residential area at Rundu are calling on the Rundu Town Council to completely rehabilitate the ditches left behind after it laid sewerage pipes. The uneven ground has blocked access to the residents’ houses. Residents claim that the problem remained unattended for the past 20 years. They say whenever the Town […]
A Namibian author, Toini Sam, launched her book titled ‘The Journey of a Conqueror’ in Windhoek. The book details her life journey as well as the obstacles and challenges she’s had to overcome. Sam says the book is aimed at boosting readers’ confidence while uplifting and building them up. The nonfiction book also contains biblical […]
Athletics is one of the most popular sports in the country as athletes travel across the world, breaking records and effortlessly putting Namibia on the map.Well-known coach Henk Botha discussed the development of the sport this week. As Namibia marks 33 years of Independence, NBC sport spoke to coach Henk Botha about the development of […]
The importance of psychological care in sport tends to not be recognized holistically or considered an essential part of enhancing athletes’ performance. NBC sport producer Victorine Kaaronda sat down with sport psychologist, Doctor Siegfried Lange, and discussed this issue. The main purpose of having a psychologist on any technical sports team is to enhance indivdiual […]
Calls made to the Windhoek Municipality since 2017 to look into the state of the Greenwell Matongo Community Library appear to have fallen on deaf ears, the community says. The facility has had to endure a leaky roof, which threatens the security and safety of its contents. The library was established in 2005 to provide […]
