Inclusive education should not be seen as a specially constructed school to accommodate children with disabilities, but should be friendly in all aspects to all school-going children. These are some of the ideas that came up during a Talk of the Nation discussion on disability inclusion on Monday evening. Namibia has ratified different UN Conventions, […]
The discovery of oil and the production of green hydrogen in Namibia have drawn interest from Nigerian businesses. High Commissioner Terhemen Tarzoor says the diplomatic mission in Windhoek has been inundated by requests for business-to-business exchanges in these sectors. nbc’s Blanche Goreses spoke to Dr. Tarzoor after he paid a farewell courtesy call to President […]
The Public Debt Servicing Bill has increased beyond the levels anticipated in the National Budget. Finance Minister Iipimbu Shiimi says this is commensurate with a rising debt portfolio coupled with the prevailing tight financial conditions. Shiimi pointed out that, as a result, interest payments have increased by N$1.7 billion to N$11.8 billion for the 2023–2024 […]
Despite economic challenges, Namibia has displayed resilience, with an estimated growth rate of 3.5% in 2023. The public debt stock is expected to reach N$153.8 billion of the gross domestic product (GDP), showing a slight improvement from the previous year. This was revealed by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi during the 2023–24 Budget Mid-Year Review. In […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, unveiled the financial adjustments during the presentation of the N$4.8 billion 2023–2024 Appropriation Bill. An additional budget of N$643 million will go towards the drought relief programme under the Office of the Prime Minister. This allocation will provide food aid and assistance to farmers affected by the […]
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly, held in Luanda, Angola, has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The IPU, at the conclusion of its 147th meeting, condemned all acts of violence against innocent civilians and wants to see a peaceful resolution to the situation. Speaker of the Namibian National Assembly, Professor […]
A rainstorm demolished the shacks of several families in Rundu’s Ndama Sewer and Tumweneni Informal neighbourhoods, leaving them homeless. Some families in Rundu are left picking up the pieces after a rainstorm caused havoc. The aftermath is a mixture of destroyed dwellings, damaged property, and feelings of despair. Weather conditions also caused physical harm […]
Farmers in Kabbe South in the Zambezi Region have suffered massive stock losses due to pasteurella, a respiratory disease. Framers, particularly those from the Ikaba area of Zambezi Region, feel let down by the Directorate of Veterinary Services. Farmers lost close to 260 cattle to pastereulla in recent times. During a field trip to Ikaba, […]
Setting up a civil society organisation has been made easier with the launch of Channels for Change, “A Guide to Setting Up Civil Society Organisations in Namibia.” The guide aims to explain different ways of setting up civil society organisations, highlight some of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of structure, and discuss issues […]
Namibia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their intent to cement bilateral relations and explore new avenues in the area of investment. Their commitments were expressed during the celebration of Türkiye’s 100 years as a republic, where the two countries unpacked their joint achievements over the years. Speaking at a celebration, the Turkish Ambassador to Namibia, Feral […]
