The Standard Bank Youth League U/13 concluded on Saturday, with league matches aimed at preparing the teams for the upcoming National Development Festival. Project Administrator Marion Handura informed NBC that plans are underway to host the Annual National Development Festival for Standard Bank Junior U/13 Hockey on November 2nd at the Davin Turf at Windhoek […]
NFA President Robert Shimooshili has hailed the recently held CAF African Schools football championship’s COSAFA Qualifier, held in Walvis Bay, as a success. Held at Walvis Bay’s Jan Wilken Stadium, the championship brought together schools within the COSAFA football region to compete for bragging rights in both the under-15 boys’ and girls’ categories. NFA President […]
A Brazilian Navy Frigate “Defensora” will visit Namibia from tomorrow until Saturday to mark the 30th anniversary of the Brazil-Namibia Naval Cooperation. A statement from Brazil’s Embassy in Namibia says the visit highlights the enduring partnership between Namibia and Brazil, as well as Brazil’s commitment to strengthening maritime relations with partners in Africa. The Brazilian […]
The old saying that the apple does not fall far from the tree holds true for Herbert Diergaardt and Andrew Matjila Junior, both of whom decided to get involved in politics as their fathers did. The two are parliamentary candidates for the opposition Republican Party of Namibia. Party president Henk Mudge unveiled them along with […]
Police reported several traffic incidents as a result of reckless driving that occurred across the country over the weekend. Drivers and road users are encouraged to be extra vigilant in the run-up to the festive holiday season when police say they expect a rise in both criminal activity and road accidents. On Friday, in Oshikoto […]
Border and infrastructure protection post commanders are attending a five-day training course on Leadership and Development at Rundu. The training is attended by postcommanders from all 14 regions. The Leadership and Development training course is the first of its kind. It covers various topics, including understanding the role and importance of leadership, principles of crisis […]
President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility in the Erongo Region. The hydrogen project is anticipated to become the largest food producer in the country. The project will set up a one-hectare greenhouse facility that will produce 500 to 600 tonnes of agricultural produce throughout the year. President Nangolo Mbumba’s visit comes […]
The pharmaceutical profession has made tremendous strides over the years, with pharmacists deployed at all district hospitals across the country. This was revealed at the launch of World Pharmacist Week in Windhoek. As of March this year, Namibia has registered 766 pharmacists, 459 pharmacist assistants, and 40 pharmaceutical technicians. The World Pharmacist Week serves as […]
A 16-year-old boy, Imran Ali Deyvali, reportedly committed suicide over the weekend at Nkurenkuru. He was discovered hanging from a tree near Nkurenkuru Elcin Hospital. The police said Deyvali used a belt to take his life. A suicide note was found at the scene, citing personal issues as the reason for suicide.
Twenty members of the police force are undergoing a two-week training on basic safety and operating an under-25-tonne skipper. The course held at Katima Mulilo is aimed at equipping the officers with the skills to operate in waterways. The course is facilitated by the Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute. The NamPol Regional Commander for Zambezi, […]
