The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has appointed Victoria Sibeya as acting Managing Director, effective from 1st April. Sibeya has been the executive for Upstream Exploration since 2019. Prior to this, she held the position of Acting Executive for Exploration and Production, as well as Asset Manager. With nearly two decades of experience in […]
The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Aletha Frederick, has emphasised the need for concerted efforts to safeguard children’s well-being. She made the remarks at the establishment of the ||Kharas Regional Child Care Protection Forum at Keetmanshoop. The Regional Child Care Protection Forums, previously called Orphan and Vulnerable Children Forums, have been in existence since 2004. […]
Media practitioners play a critical role in shaping the public’s understanding of climate change. For this reason, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism hosted a one-day media training session on climate change to equip journalists with essential knowledge on how to report on it. It is accepted that journalists have the power to influence how […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Mac Albert Hengari, has emphasised that land reform in Namibia is not just about land redistribution, citing that effective land utilisation will be a key focus during his tenure. During an interview with nbc News, Hengari emphasised that land reform is rooted in addressing the historical […]
The National Assembly has approved a report calling, among others, for the amendment of the 1896 Redline, which restricts the marketing of cattle from the Northern Communal Areas. This recommendation comes after the Standing Committee on Economic and Public Administration received a petition from the Lisha Empowerment and Development Organisation in November of last year […]
The Minister of Finance has predicted a GDP growth rate of 4.5% this year and 4.7% in 2026. Ericah Shafudah said the strong growth is a result of activities in the mining sector, as uranium and gold prices remain broadly favourable. According to Minister Shafudah, agriculture is expected to further reinforce the positive outlook because […]
Former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has urged Namibians to support President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The president, she says, can only move the country forward if every Namibian plays their part. Sirleaf, joined by ICT Minister Emma Theofelus, sat down with the nbc team to unpack her journey as a president then and the one […]
Expansion of agricultural and water projects, access to quality education, and diversification of trade products are some of the priorities of the newly appointed governors. nbc News engaged the regional leaders on these and other immediate plans they intend to embark on.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reminded the newly appointed governors that delays in the implementation of government policies and programmes will not be accepted. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the need for collaboration between government, communities, regional councils, local and traditional authorities, churches, and the business community to ensure that service delivery is not compromised. President Nandi-Ndaitwah has […]
Ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume has emphasised the importance of prioritising regular eye screenings in schools and community centers, stating that when children struggle with poor vision, their education, confidence, and overall development are at risk. Dr. Ndume made these remarks while handing over a donation of eye equipment to schoolchildren on behalf of the partners […]
