Shell Namibia says the US$400 million write-down of its petroleum exploration license, PEL 39, is not a complete walkaway from the asset but rather a normal accounting procedure. This comes after reports that Shell has written down the resources, which spread like wildfire in the oil and gas industry. The international reports said the decision […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia could make use of Ghana’s expertise in the development of the oil and gas sector. This consideration follows a courtesy meeting with Ghana’s President John Mahama in Accra. The talks between Presidents Mbumba and Mahama focused on matters of mutual concern for Namibia and Ghana. Speaking upon arrival to nbc […]
The Swapo Party’s Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa has labelled the Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM) challenge to the National Assembly elections a “wild fishing expedition” with no evidence to support its claims. In a replying affidavit filed with the Electoral Court, Shaningwa says the LPM formed part of the parties that were granted permission to inspect sensitive […]
The Moses ||Garoëb Constituency and the |Khomas Regional Council joined forces to donate more than 60 food parcels to the elderly people in the constituency. The elderly received belated Christmas hampers since they are regarded as the backbone of society, the custodians of heritage, and the pillars of wisdom that guide the younger generation. The […]
Traditional cow dung houses provide lasting shelter for the ǂNūkhoen community in southern Kunene Region. The housing practice remains an important part of their cultural heritage. In the heart of southern Kunene, a tradition continues to offer reliable and durable housing to the ǂNūkhoen community. Homes constructed from a blend of cow dung, sand, and […]
A seasonal farmer at Okahatjipara Village, in the vicinity of Okondjatu and Mbunga Tjamuaha, advises that communal farming communities prioritise removing encroaching bush and scrubs from their farming lands. Doing so, he says, will open up more grazing land to animals while allowing for greater diversification of the land. Farmer Mbunga Tjamuaha says unfavourable weather […]
The Auas Valley Shopping Centre has been facing water issues for the past three days, which affected business operations negatively. Upon nbc News team’s arrival, the City of Windhoek’s employees were at the scene trying to restore water flow to the complex. The complex is home to big retailers such as Pick n Pay, Agra, […]
Long-standing plans to establish a satellite police station in Keetmanshoop’s Tseiblaagte residential area are on track. The ||Kharas Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, revealed this in an interview with nbc News. Commissioner Katamila said 80% of the crimes reported in Keetmanshoop are committed in the Tseiblaagte residential area. The proposed site donated by the […]
Otjozondjupa Police Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa, described Operation EROKU Amplified as a success with 60 arrests made. The operation that usually focuses on the Erongo and Kunene regions is now known as EROKU Amplified, this time around including the Otjozondjupa, Oshana, and Oshikoto regions. The police, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, and Save […]
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has established a relocation site for flood victims at Farm 508 close to the Goreangab settlement. The city has so far put up eight of the fifty tents donated by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and is busy clearing land for those who wish to set up permanent […]
