The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has called on rural communities to be creative and partake in the tourism sector. This was stated during the celebration of World Tourism Day at Nkurenkuru. Role players are urged to come up with innovative ideas to position the country as a destination for cultural and heritage experiences, […]
The Namibian Film Commission (NFC), in partnership with Moon Valley Films, will embark on a location familiarisation tour aimed at promoting Namibia as the perfect film destination for international films. World-renown location managers, who play a pivotal role in the selection of filming destinations, are in Namibia on a ten-day tour to familiarise themselves with […]
The Dobe Primary School in Tsumkwe is faced with a high incidence of teacher and learner absenteeism, as well as a lack of good infrastructure and furniture. The School Board Chairperson, |Ui Jolo, told nbc News that such challenges are hampering lessons. The one-block village school, which was built six years ago, accommodates 37 San-speaking […]
Ohangwena Regional Governor Walde Ndevashiya, through his lawyers Sisa Namandje & Co., has instituted legal action against Tomas Puleinge, demanding N$250,000 in compensation, following a widely circulated audio in which Puleinge alleged that the two children of a 31-year-old woman who was killed in Eenhana by her long-term boyfriend over the weekend were fathered by […]
Members of the public will no longer have to physically go to the Education Ministry’s offices to source information, thanks to the recently launched ministerial website. The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture recently added this new development aimed at providing up-to-date information at the tip of a finger on its ministerial policies, programmes, and […]
One person died while six others were treated for what is suspected to be food poisoning at Swakopmund. The police, however, said the exact cause of the poisoning is unknown, as the postmortem will only be conducted tomorrow. According to the police report, the family of seven, between the ages of two and 30, prepared […]
Rape and incest-accused former Parliamentarian Steve Biko Booys, whose bail application was denied four times at the lower courts, has turned to the Windhoek High Court with hopes of regaining his freedom. The High Court will deliver its judgement on Booys’ plea for freedom on Friday. The former Okahandja regional councillor has been in custody […]
The leadership of the Rundu Town Council says much of the town’s prosperity is attributed to the business community. A fundraising dinner was held ahead of the Rundu Trade Fair, which takes place later this month. Rundu is considered one of the fastest-growing towns in Namibia, and the town council says it is becoming increasingly […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested two Landless People’s Movement (LPM) councillors and a senior employee of the Karasburg Town Council over alleged graft charges. ACC Spokesperson Josefina Nghituwamata confirmed the arrests of the trio. She, however, said the graft watchdog is unable to provide details on the matter. The suspects are scheduled to appear […]
