After being diagnosed with a rare genetic blood disease that causes cancer in 2018, South African national Robin Lewis embarked on a life-changing journey to create awareness and recruit as many diverse stem cell donors in as many countries as possible. His journey, along with his wife, started in September 2023. The nbc News team […]
Close to 700 workers from Gendev Group at Walvis Bay petitioned the company, demanding full-time employment and protesting what they call “unfair labour conditions.” The workers, many of whom have been with the company for over a decade, say they are in limbo with no clear indication of their employment status. A significant number of […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has launched the National Multi-Hazard Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, alongside the Public Health Emergency Operation Centre Handbook, a new Digital Learning Platform for healthcare workers. Speaking at the National Health Training Centre in Windhoek, Shangula emphasised the urgency of strengthening Namibia’s preparedness in […]
Arts and culture has for so many years been shifted to the back row of development priorities. However, the revised launched policy of Arts, Culture, and Heritage identifies the sector as having a crucial role to play in the process of economic development. The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture launched the revised policy 2026-2029/2030 […]
Lawyer Sisa Namandje has rubbished allegations implicating him in a billion-dollar corruption scandal filed with the Law Society of Namibia (LSN). Joseph Nakalemo filed a complaint against Namandje, asking the LSN to investigate, suspend, and take disciplinary action against him. According to Nakalemo’s complaint, Namandje is allegedly involved in multiple criminal and civil cases, spanning […]
Members of Parliament recently debated the separation from and reintegration of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) into the Ministry of Higher Education. PDM MP Charmaine Tjirare questioned what initially led to NSFAF’s separation from the ministry and wanted clarity on what motivated its reintegration. She questioned whether the challenges encountered could have been […]
The National Council has started a special session to discuss urgent pending matters before it adjourns tomorrow. During the session, the council will discuss the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) Amendment Bill tabled by the Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi. The bill aims to officially reintegrate NSFAF back into the […]
The much-anticipated Dr. Hage Geingob N$60 commemorative banknote is officially in circulation. The banknote, which was launched two weeks ago, can now be accessed by the public. It symbolises and celebrates the legacy of the late President as well as honours his contribution to Namibia’s independence, nation-building, and development. The N$60 banknote has now been […]
The farming community at Epukiro says a shortage of police vehicles causes delays in swift response to crime. They also complained about lack of feedback on pending cases relating to stock theft in the area. Most inhabitants of Epukiro depend on lives of livestock for their livelihood, making the issue of theft particularly distressing. Without […]
As the Capricorn Eagles prepare for their quadrangular tournament in Uganda, the spotlight at their official send-off event was also on former captain Irene van Zyl. A special tribute was paid to the cricket veteran, who announced her retirement last week after an illustrious 13-year career representing Namibia. Reflecting on her retirement, Van Zyl acknowledged […]
