State House has reiterated that President Hage Geingob is in good health, dismissing a report in a local daily that the Namibian Head of State was advised to prioritise his health. In a statement, the Presidency emphasised that Dr. Geingob has remained transparent in disclosing his health status, both when an aortic procedure was performed […]
A number of dissatisfied residents from Arandis have been camping out in front of the Town Council, demanding land, since Sunday. The residents, mainly elderly individuals, and pregnant women told the nbc News team that they are disheartened by the continuous need to rent accommodation. In light of this frustration, they have chosen to spend […]
President Hage Geingob has urged Namibians to adopt the patriotism and loyalty sustained by Dr. Eloby Amundaba during the arduous and challenging years of the Namibian liberation struggle. The President said this in his message of condolences delivered on his behalf at the memorial services of the late Dr. Amundaba. The late Colonel Eloby Amundaba […]
Out of 214 shortlisted candidates for positions with the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) in the ||Kharas Region, sixteen candidates failed to appear for written and physical assessments. Candidates who attended the assessments were evaluated on their English proficiency. Additionally, they had to participate in a 2.4-kilometre run, with male candidates expected to finish within 13 […]
More than eight million Zimbabweans are expected to head to the polls on Wednesday. Eleven candidates are participating in the Harmonised General Elections, but it seems to be a two-horse race between the incumbent president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, and Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change.” The Zimbabwean main opposition leader arrived to a roaring […]
The All People’s Party (APP) has announced the expulsion of its former Secretary General, Vincent Kanyetu, merely two days following his resignation. The move has sparked debate about the timing and implications of the expulsion, with some critics saying the development comes too late and is of no effect. Kanyetu, who served as the Secretary […]
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has replaced Watson Kalaluka on the Katima Mulilo Town Council’s management committee with Simasiku Mukendwa. Kalaluka was removed from his party position for various reasons, including accusations of failing to commit to a 30% contribution from his sitting allowance, refusing to share minutes from council meetings, and engaging in the […]
Occupational therapy is a critical part of Namibia’s rehabilitation landscape. The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, shared the sentiments during the Occupational Therapy Africa Regional Group’s 12th Congress in Windhoek. Dr. Shangula says the field has made significant strides in areas including wheelchair seating, mental health, and hand therapy. The […]
The Roads Authority (RA) has a line-up of projects this financial year in the northern regions, while some have already been completed. In the Ohangwena Region, the RA has completed the construction of the Oupili-Onamafila to Onalusheshete gravel road, and they will soon start with Omukukutu to Omboloka, Omboloka to Omundaungilo, and Oshuuli to Omulondo. […]
The Mayor of Swakopmund, Dina Namubes, says informal trading plays a crucial role in fostering local economic development. Namubes further highlighted its substantial impact as a catalyst for combating poverty and unemployment in rural areas. She said this during the reopening of the Kavita Arts and Craft Park. Kavita Park is strategically located at the […]
