The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has commenced training the 2023 Housing and Population Census teams in the ||Kharas Region. The Census is set to take place from September 18 to November 3. 184 teams and constituency supervisors were scheduled to attend the training; however, not all turned up. “The challenge was that 25% of the […]
The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) says 600 children die from malnutrition-related deaths annually. Forty malnutrition-related deaths under the age of five have been reported in the Omaheke Region in the past four months. The deaths were recorded at health facilities in Omaheke between December last year and March this year. The […]
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has criticised the government for competing unfairly against right holders, who are obligated to create jobs and add value to the industry. Its chairperson, Matti Amukwa, says the government, which is exempt from applying for fishing quotas, has become the largest quota holder without the obligations that are […]
It has been remarked that Jacob’s appointment as the Head Coach of Matebele Football Club in the Botswana Premier League is seen as a stepping stone for Namibian coaches and players. These comments were made by panelists on last week’s NBC Sport magazine show, Soccer Pitch. Jacob’s new role with Matebele Football Club places him […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is concerned over the increasing use of wire snares to illegally hunt and kill wild animals in the Etosha National Park. In a media statement, the ministry’s spokesperson says a few animals were recently spotted by tourists in the park with snares around their necks, causing public concern. […]
The leader of the Namibian Government’s observer team in Zimbabwe, Ambassador Ndali Kamati, expresses confidence that tomorrow’s election will be conducted in a peaceful, free, fair, and credible manner. Ambassador Kamati spoke to nbc News’ senior reporter Emil Xamro Seibeb at the Rainbow Towers in Harare. Ambassador Kamati states that the ongoing process has encountered […]
Classes have been suspended at Satotwa Junior Primary School near Rundu for nearly a week now. Parents claim that this is due to the principal’s mistreatment of their children. Since last Monday, more than 140 learners from Satotwa Junior Primary School in the Mankupi Constituency of the Kavango West Region have been absent from classes. […]
In a deeply distressing incident that has reverberated throughout the Eenkundi-Okando village, a 37-year-old man who was struggling with mental health challenges died when he was engulfed by flames while being restrained to a bed. This tragic event has drawn attention to the contentious practise of shackling individuals afflicted with mental disorders, particularly when their […]
The sound bilateral ties between Namibia and Tanzania have entered the stage of economic diplomacy. President Hage Geingob commended the outgoing High Commissioner, Dr. Modestus Kipilimba, for actively promoting cooperation in this regard. Dr. Kipilimba is ending his tour of diplomatic duty in Namibia, and as a satisfied Head of Mission, he outlined achievements during […]
Namibian President Hage Geingob says the discussions at the BRICS summit will also include the aspect of inclusion since more countries have expressed interest in joining the grouping. Namibia is among the more than 50 countries invited to the BRICS summit, which started today in Sandton, South Africa. Dr. Geingob had a conversation on this […]
