The Ministries of Home Affairs of Namibia and Zambia have exchanged sentenced offenders who met the requirements to serve the remainder of their sentences in their home countries. 14 Zambian nationals were repatriated at the Katima Mulilo Border Post, while five Namibian nationals were handed over to the Namibian authorities. This is the second time […]
Walvis Bay residents are mobilising themselves to legally fight the municipality over the Red Force contract. The Red Force debt collection contract was reinstated last week after the matter between the Walvis Bay municipality and the debt collectors was settled in the High Court last week. The parties agreed to reverse the decision taken on […]
The President of the All Peoples Party (APP) has expressed concern over the media’s lack of presence and coverage during their 4th National Congress, which was held in Rundu last month. Speaking at a media briefing, APP President Ambrosium Kumbwa claimed that despite invitations shared with the media, no one turned up to cover the […]
Oral diseases affect approximately 3.5 billion people worldwide, making them the most prevalent health condition globally. These diseases have persisted as the most widespread conditions for decades, with significant disparities in access to dental care between and within countries. This week is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the significance of oral health and […]
The family of the 16 people who died from suspected food poisoning last year in Kayova Village, Kavango East Region, has expressed their appreciation to the government for improving their living conditions. The family shared this when the nbc News team visited the family. Before the tragic incident, the Shishugho family survived on selling reeds […]
September is a national deaf awareness month, a time to highlight and honour the unique needs, struggles, and vibrant culture of the hearing impaired. It is also the month where police officers from various parts of the country gathered in Rundu for a five-day basic sign language course. The police officers’ sign language training included, […]
In an effort to decongest schools in the Kavango East Region, the education directorate has resolved to construct a new primary school in Ndiyona Circuit, situated 100 kilometres east of Rundu. The primary school is part of a cohort of schools to be constructed throughout the region during the current financial year. During a recent […]
A gesture of goodwill in the form of bedding and cooking utensils has brought joy to learners boarding at J.A. Kahuika and Kutenhoas community hostels in the ||Kharas Region. Debmarine Namibia donated bedding, including mattresses, duvet covers and inners, flat sheets, pillow covers, pillows, and blankets, as well as towels, curtains, food items, and cooking […]
The High Court will, on October 12, 2024, continue to hear arguments, in the case of Bernadus Swartbooi against the Speaker of the National Assembly. Swartbooi is challenging the legality of the 2021 Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany. The declaration addresses the historical genocide of the OvaHerero and Nama people by German colonial forces […]
The electoral process has progressed smoothly, as no objections were raised against the inclusion of names on the Provisional Voters Register by the deadline of September 4, 2024. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed this to nbc-news. Consequently, the scheduled representations to the Electoral Tribunal and the anticipated rulings have become unnecessary. The Electoral Calendar […]
