89-year-old Epafras Paulus, well known as Shilumbu Shamu Paulu, was buried at Elim Cemetery in the Omusati Region. The veteran was among thousands that provided assistance to PLAN combatants within pre-independence Namibia. Mourners from across the country gathered at his residence at Onashiku village in the Omusati Region to pay tributes to the late Paulus. […]
The government has restricted the movement of cattle in Omaheke’s Rietfontein area following an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. This was confirmed by a state veterinarian, Dr. Seuakouje Veii, in an interview with the nbc News team. Dr. Veii said this was a precautionary measure done in accordance with the Animal Health Act No. 1 […]
Anatomy, which is the study of the human body, plays a vital role as the foundation of practical learning in the medical field. UNAM has, over the years, faced a challenge of shortages in cadavers, which they often receive from South Africa while unclaimed bodies continue to overflow in our mortuaries. In many foreign countries, […]
Rundu Town Council is recommending that Japhet Haiyambo Primary School and Hompa Sophia Junior Primary School temporarily close their doors while the lingering issues of sewage blockage and nonfunctional ablution facilities for learners are sorted. According to a letter seen by the nbc News team, the schools have been faced with this problem for a […]
The Office of the Prime Minister needs N$600 million to sustain the drought relief programme until June this year. So far the office has received donations amounting to more than N$115 million, which include cash and in-kind donations. The donations were received from local, international, and development partners. The most drought-affected regions are Kunene, Erongo, […]
The Office of the Prime Minister has sworn in Michael Mutonga and Habatte Doeses as Public Service Commissioners, filling two long-standing vacancies in the Public Service Commission structures. The public service commissioners were appointed at the end of last year by the National Assembly after being nominated by the President .
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) met with stakeholders in the power supply chain to review the industry’s performance. The ECB hosted a workshop to engage various stakeholders in examining the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) and identifying innovative strategies to improve industry performance. Tonateni Amukutuwa, Senior Financial and Market Analyst, stated, “There needs to be a […]
The Director of ||Kharas Education Directorate, Jesmine Magerman, has urged principals to shift their focus from the poor academic results of the Grade 11 and AS Level classes of 2024 and instead embrace new strategies to ensure better performance this year. She made this call at the principals’ meeting held in Lüderitz. The gathering primarily […]
Empowering farming communities’ knowledge about cheetahs is essential for the long-term success of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). CCF founder Dr. Laurie Marker explained that the fund will continue working closely with farmers to combat the rapid decline of cheetahs in the country. To address this decline, the Cheetah Conservation Fund will intensify efforts to […]
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has issued a warning to those seeking accommodation in the city to be cautious of scammers posing as property owners. The criminals advertise rental spaces and demand instant payments from unsuspecting victims to secure properties. The public is urged not to make any payments before viewing a potential property, verifying […]
