Marginalised communities living in Bwabwata National Park say they are finding it difficult to bury their dead, largely due to bureaucratic processes. Even though they receive burial service assistance from the government, they say the requirement process involves a number of resources they do not have. The Khwe community resides in Bwabwata National […]
While the festive season can be a joyful time for many, it sometimes leads to underlying tensions within family relations that come to the surface. Increased stress, financial pressures, and expectations during the festive season can contribute to an already volatile situation, leading to incidents of physical confrontation and gender-based violence (GBV). GBV cases typically […]
The Namibia Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU) has expressed concern over the growing trend of truck hijackings in South Africa, saying it places the lives of the drivers at risk. The union is therefore calling on employers to put immediate rescue plans in place to safeguard the lives of the drivers. The Commander in Chief of […]
Over 200 residents of Ondangwa have received plots to build their homes at Omashaka Proper Informal Settlement. Out of the 231 plots, 37 were awarded through the Shack Dwellers Federation (SDF). The plots have been serviced with water reticulation and electricity to the tune of N$4.3 million. An additional N$1.1 million has been used to […]
Visitors entering Namibia through the Katima Mulilo, Ngoma, and Impalila border posts in the Zambezi Region will now acquire visas upon arrival starting December 15, 2023. Only Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay International Airports, as well as the Transkalahari Border Post, required visas upon arrival. Some countries without diplomatic representation in Namibia will no longer […]
There will be no extension to the registration of SIM cards. There are only two weeks left, and once the deadline hits, service providers will suspend the numbers of all unregistered subscribers. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) held a press conference this afternoon (Friday) at the Government Information Centre for an update. […]
The Katutura Old Age Home became a hub of festive spirit as residents were treated to a special visit by the Namibia Diamond Trade Company and Diamond Manufacturer Association. Representatives from the companies and the City of Windhoek spent quality time with the elderly, creating moments of joy, laughter, and profound wisdom. The elders, some […]
There will be no extension to the registration of SIM cards. There are only two weeks left, and once the deadline hits, service providers will suspend the numbers of all unregistered subscribers. An information session was held at the Government Information Centre for an update, which nbc’s Emil Seibeb attended.
Excitement is building as Namibia prepares to host the highly anticipated 2024 International Mixed Martial Arts African Championships. Athletes from various African nations will gather in Namibia to compete for the prestigious title of the continent’s best in this thrilling combat sport. Raymond Philips, the Executive Director of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, is […]
Riaan Steyn, the President of the Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation, expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Junior Aquatics team at the 15th Africa Junior Swimming and Open Water Championships held in Mauritius. Throughout the six-day championship, the Junior Swimmers achieved a mix of results, but they still managed to secure three bronze medals […]
