The festive season’s effects on the coastal towns of Swakopmund, Henties Bay, and Walvis Bay, where holidaymakers had flocked for the festive season, are wearing off as many begin their journey back to their destinations. nbc’s Isidor Shilongo visited the Swakopmund roadblock earlier on and compiled this story. Many who spent moments at the coastal […]
The Namibian Police (NamPol) Force in the Omusati Region has arrested a 36-year-old man after he reportedly stabbed to death his 41-year-old cousin. NamPol Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Ohama yaShuunda village in the Outapi Constituency. According to Basson, it is alleged that the […]
The Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM) Fransiscus Khumub and his older brother, the Swapo Party’s Moses Khumub, are the only two candidates to contest the Oshikoto Region’s Guinas constituency by-election set for the 17th of January. The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s (ECN) returning officer for the Guinas constituency, Sion Shikufinde, informed NAMPA that they are well […]
2025 began with much-anticipated rains in Windhoek, bringing relief to many after months of dry weather. However, the downpours quickly turned into a nightmare for some residents, leaving them grappling with flooding and property damage. In Soweto, Katutura, a 73-year-old pensioner’s home was severely impacted when heavy rains tore off her roof, flooding the house […]
Trade and Industrialisation Minister, Lucia Iipumbu, officiated the commencement of the construction of Onandjaba Village Council Open Market. The construction of the open market aims to foster inclusive economic growth and create opportunities for small and medium enterprises. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by constituency councillors, development heads and planners, small and medium enterprises, and […]
The homeless community residing at the Khomasdal Stadium is currently facing a dire situation as their tents have been destroyed by the heavy rains received in the capital since Thursday. The residents sheltered at this stadium have been here since the outbreak of COVID-19 and have expressed despair, as they have no dry place to […]
The B1 Road has seen heavy traffic flow as people return from their holiday destinations. The nbc News team made a turn at the Okahandja roadblock this morning and observed a long line of inbound traffic. Motorists described the journey as peaceful and smooth, despite the high flow and ongoing rains. Police officers on duty […]
The visit by the Foreign Affairs Minister of China, Wang Yi, reaffirms the importance of the relations with Namibia, as the two countries focus on implementing bilateral agreements. This was emphasised by Chinese Ambassador Zhao Weiping ahead of Minister Wang’s arrival in Namibia, as a first stop among the number of African countries he is […]
