The acting CEO of Keetmanshoop Municipality, Catherine Boois, has resigned with immediate effect on Friday. Boois, an Economic Development Manager at Mariental, was seconded as an acting CEO for a three-month period in February this year. She had her contract renewed, which was set to expire at the end of this month. Boois did not […]
A 23-year-old Gobabis resident, Denzil Davids, appeared in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court, charged with the murder of Yolande McCallum, the mother of a man with whom he previously fought. Davids was denied bail, and his case was postponed to February 12, 2024. It is alleged that Davids followed McCallum’s son to her house following a […]
October 5th is World Teachers’ Day. It is celebrated every year to recognise the important role that teachers play in education. Our nbc News team visited Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School in Rundu and compiled this report. 33-year-old Tuhafeni Michael is the only teacher offering integrated performance arts in the north-eastern region. The subject is […]
Today is World Teachers’ Day, dedicated to recognising the efforts and contributions made by educators. The Speaker of the Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, took a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of teachers to society in the National Assembly. “Today is the day that we will remember when we think about our teachers, and […]
The United States of America will soon unveil the new building of the diplomatic mission in Windhoek. Our nbc News team spoke to the US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, following a courtesy visit by President Hage Geingob at State House.
The Namibia Statistics Agency has commended people in the northern regions for their cooperation since the commencement of the census two weeks ago. Its Deputy Statistician General, Ottilie Mwazi, singled out the Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, and Omusati Regions. In an interview with nbc News, Mwazi acknowledged that while certain segments of society have shown resistance, […]
The Popular Democratic Movement President McHenry Venaani has tabled a motion seeking to erect a shrine at the Vaalgras in honour of the late Kaptein Hendrik !Anseb Witbooi. Venaani said the erection of a lighting shrine would not only serve as a perpetual beacon for Namibians, but it would also improve the area’s economic well-being. […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, is steadfast in her argument that there is no need for additional legislation concerning the provision of free sanitary materials to schoolgirls. Caley was ready to provide reasons for her objection in the National Assembly on Wednesday, but the Speaker told her that she is […]
The High Court has postponed to November a lawsuit, led by opposition politician Bernadus Swartbooi and traditional representatives of the Herero and Nama communities, challenging the legality of the 1904–1908 genocide joint declaration between the Namibian government and Germany. This case involves multiple applicants, including Bernadus Swartbooi, Herero, and Nama traditional authorities, against the speaker […]
The High Court is set to hear an application to review the Veterans Act following an application by Willem Beukes and former members of the South West African Territorial Force (SWATF) for alleged discrimination. A high-stakes legal battle unfolded over alleged discrimination and exclusivity in the veterans legislation. In a significant legal development, the High […]
