Namibian Police Station Commanders for B-Class Police Stations from 13 regions of the country, with the exception of the Oshana Region, have been urged to continuously learn and develop as they lead their subordinates to ensure effective and knowledgeable management. The 39 station commanders are currently undergoing a programme that seeks to equip them with […]
The end of a school day often brings chaos to roads close to schools and difficulty for drivers navigating them. With children crossing roads in undesignated areas and a lack of road safety education among young people, the risk of accidents increases. The nbc News team embarked on a journey to explore road safety from […]
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), in collaboration with Statistics Norway, engaged media houses to enhance the dissemination of relevant statistics and statistical literacy within the framework of the two organisations’ efforts. Some of the issues deliberated on during the discussion were better ways to collect data and get accurate statistics. In addition, the discussion was […]
Transparency International Iceland has disclosed the Nordic country’s lowest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score, attributing the drop to inaction in the Fishrot scandal. In a stark revelation, Transparency International Iceland has announced that Iceland has recorded its lowest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score to date, losing six points over the last five years. The prominent […]
The founding members of the newly formed Namibia Ocean Cluster have committed to minimising waste and fully exploiting the socio-economic benefits of fish harvested in Namibia. This commitment was formalised at a public event in Walvis Bay today, where the six founding members and the three association founding members of the ocean cluster signed the […]
Cervical cancer can be prevented through vaccination and cured if diagnosed early. Yet it still kills more than 300,000 women worldwide each year. Globally, only around 21% of women have had a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes the disease. In 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) set targets to vaccinate 90% of […]
The pressure on healthcare services and facilities is growing in the Erongo Region due to an ageing population, staff shortages, and an underdeveloped healthcare system. During an interview with nbc News, Regional Health Director Anna Jonas says there is an acute lack of proper mental healthcare facilities as well as congested clinics and health centres […]
The nation’s first Director of Elections and former Deputy Minister of Local Government, Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer, has died at the age of 88. The renowned academic and politician was discovered dead in his Swakopmund home, with the cause suspected to be a heart attack, as confirmed by one of his daughters. Born on May 21, […]
Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Professor Gerhard Totemeyer. She described Professor Totemeyer as a freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in the struggle against apartheid, advocating for justice and equality. His commitment, Shaningwa says, was evident in his involvement with the Swapo Party, where he […]
Speaking from his rural abode in the Zambezi Region, former ECN Chairperson and university lecturer, Dr. Victor Tonchi, expressed shock and sadness upon hearing of the death of Professor Totemeyer. An emotional Dr. Tonchi says he shared very close bonds with the late Professor Totemeyer, whom he says he was thinking about as recently as […]
