The settlement of Nomtsoub, located in the heart of Tsumeb, was jolted by a distressing revelation as a case of incest came to light involving two siblings. A 36-year-old Namibian male and his 21-year-old biological sister have been arrested, and the Tsumeb Magistrate Court has ceased with the matter. The crime of incest is not […]
The youth have appealed to the government, development partners, and the private sector to redouble their efforts in enhancing food security and ensuring responsible utilisation of resources. This request was made at the just-concluded inaugural National Youth Climate Change Summit and Namibia Local Conference of Youth in Windhoek. Over one million people are said to […]
The products from the small and medium enterprise industries in Africa stole the show at the just-ended US-Africa Business Summit in Botswana’s Tlokweng village. The nbc News team toured some exhibition stands from Namibia, Botswana, and other African countries at the Royal Aria Convention Centre. Displaying products at large gatherings such as the US-Africa Business […]
Horticulture producers in the Zambezi Region say they are overlooked and struggling to find a local market. This issue was raised during a meeting between various supermarket representatives, the Zambezi Horticulture Producer’s Association (ZAHOPA), and the National Association of Horticulture Producers (NAHOP). The engagement was held to facilitate communication and collaboration between producers and retailers, […]
The battle for the reemployment of 1,130 unemployed fishermen who lost their jobs eight years ago could be over soon. The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, made the announcement during a media briefing at Walvis Bay. These fishermen, who were previously employed by various fishing companies, lost their jobs as a result […]
Former Otjinene regional councillor Adolphus Kangootui was buried over the weekend at Ozombuzovindimba, a cultural heritage site in the Otjinene Constituency of Omaheke Region. The 68-year-old Kangootui was accorded an official funeral by President Hage Geingob. In his message of condolences read by Regional Governor Pijoo Nganate, Dr. Hage Geingob described the late Kangootui as […]
President Hage Geingob has paid tribute to Bishop Petrus Tjijombo, saying he will be remembered for his selfless service to the community and dedication to Namibia’s freedom. Dr. Geingob recollects fond memories of Bishop Tjijombo following his return from exile, as they developed a connection and friendship that have remained ever since. Towards the end […]
SADC will hold the 25th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation tomorrow in Windhoek. The work of the Organ is premised on the understanding that peace, security, and political relations are critical factors in creating a conducive environment for SADC regional cooperation and integration. In […]
Agriculture and education are among the sectors to be given priority in regional development. This was highlighted at a meeting between the Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, and regional leadership. The Chairperson of the Regional Council, Ignatius Kariseb, stressed the role of the agricultural sector in ensuring food security. He said actions to address […]
A delegation led by officials from the Nkurenkuru Town Council and members of the Shack Dwellers Federation visited the Gobabis Municipality to gain exposure to various key development projects. Gobabis Council recently provided over 100 serviced housing plots to the federation members in response to the housing shortage. The Chairperson of the Gobabis Municipality Management […]
