President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a pivotal figure in the nation’s quest for freedom who was devoted to the pursuit of national development and accessible education. In a tribute read by Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa, Mbumba described Hanse-Himarwa as a distinguished servant and a diamond of the south. “We […]

nbc Cares, in collaboration with local partners, held a charity event aimed at giving back to the community. The heartwarming event is to distribute basic winter supplies to vulnerable community members during this harsh winter season. nbc Cares, in collaboration with local partners, handed out 100 blankets and 500 cups of soup, bread, and juice. […]

The regional workshop for African Public Accounts Committees held in Zambia last year dealt with critical issues and best practices essential for effective oversight. Key issues addressed included budget constraints, maintaining relationships with PACs, handling sensitive information, and enhancing the clarity and precision of questioning. UDF MP Sebastiaan !Gobs, who presented the report, submitted that […]

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, in collaboration with the World Food Programme and the Embassy of Brazil, undertook a site visit to the Stampriet Combined in Hardap, which is piloting an integrated food systems project. The project sees the school producing vegetables for the feeding project while simultaneously running a poultry project. The […]

The death of Khoekhoegowab researcher Michael Doëseb has been described as a big loss to his family and the Damaran community. Doëseb was a cultural enthusiast and Khoekhoegowab preserver who lived with his family in Khorixas, Kunene Region.  The late Doëseb worked in Khorixas as a police officer and as a Mathematic and Natural Science […]

Technical and Vocational Education Training stakeholders in Erongo have supported the proposal to recognise non-formal and informal education and have it introduced at the lower primary level. Namibia has no unified technical and vocational education training structure, and most interventions are not harmonised. According to the TVET Standards Manager, only formal education is recognised in […]

The Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, has ordered officers in the Ohangwena Region to pull up their socks to deliver effective service to the public. Lieutenant General Shikongo called a parade at Oshikango before they embarked on patrol along the Namibia-Angola border to sensitise the community on contraband and crime prevention along the border line.  […]

Kavango East Region has so far recorded 15 mortalities due to malnutrition. This was shared during an engagement meeting between the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality Social Development and Family Affairs, the Health Directorate, and stakeholders at Rundu.  The malnutrition cases in the Kavango East Region were at their peak last year, with 2,716 […]

One of the longest streets in Mariental was today renamed Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Street.  Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister Evelyne !Nawases-Taeyele said the street naming is a testament to Hanse-Himarwa’s legacy and impact.  Widower Ghenno Himarwa reflected on the adversities his wife experienced. He revealed at the event that they are currently writing a book […]

Local banks have been called upon to play a proactive role in the development and funding of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). President Nangolo Mbumba says another way is for the banks to involve more equity types of instruments and substantially lessen collateral requirements. Dr. Mbumba’s appeal was highlighted during an engagement with the banking […]