A 23-year-old Ziggy Shivute’s dreams of joining the Namibian Defence Force were shattered after being shortlisted for training recruits, only to be sent home with an alleged medical misdiagnosis. Ziggy Shivute, the oldest of four siblings, eagerly anticipated the opportunity to serve in the NDF. However, his excitement was short-lived when NDF medical doctors claimed […]
In Kongola, a fervent call for justice resonates as residents demand immediate action against implicated top management officials of the Zambezi regional council embroiled in a staggering N$4.7 million corruption scandal. This protest comes after the regional council recommended at a special meeting in October that one of the six accused, Chief Regional Officer Regina […]
As the year draws to a close, Association of Local Authorities Namibia (ALAN) President Samuel !Oë-Amseb says councils and village settlements across the country have worked tirelessly to deliver services to their residents amidst the challenges of full funding for development projects. !Oë-Amseb expressed these views during an interview with nbc News at Tsumeb. !Oë-Amseb […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism’s Executive Director says poaching of rhinos and elephants in Namibia has decreased significantly over the years. This year, Teofilus Nghitila says 48 rhinos and eight elephants were poached. Nghitila says this year’s poaching statistics are better compared to 2018, when 84 rhinos and 27 elephants were poached. He […]
People flocked to shopping malls in Oshakati in the Oshana Region to do shopping for Christmas. Surprisingly, this year witnessed less traffic congestion in town compared to previous years. Some individuals who couldn’t complete their shopping during the week found their way to various food and clothing outlets to fulfil their Christmas needs. Popular food […]
It was Emperor Caesar Augustus who famously ordered everyone to return home for registration, leading to the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Similarly, around this time of the year, Windhoek tends to transform into a ghost town as Namibians also flock to their hometowns. Roadblocks at the city’s exit points continue to be a […]
Travellers have flocked to bus terminals, embarking on journeys to reunite with their families for the holiday season. However, the scene is not without its challenges, as some passengers find themselves in extended waits for buses. Throughout the day, terminals have witnessed a surge in foot traffic, with individuals carrying bags filled with blankets and […]
There is not a single old-age home in the Kavango East and West regions, and it’s not because there is a shortage of financial resources to build such establishments. A local expert says it’s simply not part of the culture to isolate the elderly. If you were thinking about relocating to the Kavango regions in […]
The Kunene Regional Council’s Ohamaremba-Okanguati water supply project, meant to provide quality water to residents of Okanguati settlement and surrounding areas, is well on track. The project involves the drilling of six boreholes at Ohamaremba village and the installation of 160-millimetre polyvinyl chloride water pipelines for over 15 kilometres from that village to Okanguati. The […]
Swakopmund is one of the preferred holiday destinations in the country, and with its pleasant weather, it is impossible to stay indoors. When the scorching sun comes out, many are drawn to the beach to cool off or enjoy activities such as volleyball and beach soccer. However, safety at the beach is vital for those […]
