The senior medical officer of Keetmanshoop State Hospital, Dr. Lama Okitemungu, has encouraged the youth to tap into the knowledge and wisdom of the elders for the common good of the nation. Dr. Okitemungu further emphasises that society cannot grow without the older generation. He made the remarks on an occasion where close to forty […]
Parents and guardians of schoolchildren have expressed mixed emotions about the start of the new school year. Some parents are worried about school placements, as many are still struggling to find places for their children. On the flip side, there were those who expressed happiness and satisfaction with this year’s results, noting an improvement compared […]
As the first day of the school calendar year dawned on Namibia, the nbc News team paid a visit to some schools in Rundu. At Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School, a number of parents were waiting in the queue to register their children for the new academic year. The school hall was occupied with teachers, […]
School placement for Grades 8 and 1 remains a recurring problem, as parents appear to once again wait until the last minute. A queue of frustrated and desperate guardians and parents was observed at the |Khomas Regional Education Directorate. It was right before midday, and almost 300 grade one learners were yet to be placed, […]
The first-ever Kalkfeld Business Park is yet to be fully occupied by businesses and vendors. The park was constructed in 2012 at a cost of N$14 million. Over the years, challenges facing the market occupation have been blamed on the high rental fees. Otjozondjupa Regional Council chairperson and Otjiwarongo Constituency councillor, Marlene Mbakera, says they […]
The OvaHerero Traditional Authority and the Nama Traditional Leaders Association are calling on President Hage Geingob to support them in taking Germany to the International Court of Justice for the genocide committed against their people. The groups have also condemned the German government’s defence of Israel’s attack on Gaza, noting that Germany’s actions are motivated […]
