The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has reiterated that none of the individuals arrested today are currently employed by the company. In an official statement, NAMCOR clarified that it cannot comment on ongoing legal proceedings being handled by law enforcement authorities. However, it assured stakeholders that its operations and business integrity remain unaffected. NAMCOR […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has reiterated that none of the individuals arrested today are currently employed by the company. In an official statement, NAMCOR clarified that it cannot comment on ongoing legal proceedings being handled by law enforcement authorities. However, it assured stakeholders that its operations and business integrity remain unaffected. NAMCOR […]
The Trade Union Congress of Namibia has expressed concern over the Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme by the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), which will be administered through two mediators. The appointment of these two companies, according to TUCNA Secretary General Mahongora Kavihuha, will deprive workers of their full entitlement to benefits. Last month, GIPF announced […]
The three accused in the recent discovery of a 1.5-hectare dagga plantation at a farm near Okahandja are set to appear in court on Thursday for the bail hearing. Okahandja residents are not taking the matter lightly and have handed over a petition to the Okahandja Magistrate, requesting that no bail be granted to the […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) held a stakeholder engagement at Katima Mulilo to assess their readiness for the supplementary registration of voters slated for the 4th to the 19th of August 2025. The Zambezi Region has 220 registration points that will cater for the eight constituencies with 148 registration officials recruited. The supplementary registration […]
The newly appointed governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has vowed to foster inclusive and accessible leadership. He made the remarks at the welcoming ceremony hosted by Swapo Party members in the region. Gertze assumed office on Monday following his recent appointment by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as governor of the ||Kharas Region. “I want […]
Former NamCor Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga was arrested this morning, alongside three other senior officials of the state-owned petroleum company. ACC Director General Paulus Noa confirmed the arrests and told NBC News that further arrests are expected during the week. The arrests are part of an ongoing corruption investigation led by the Anti-Corruption Commission, allegedly […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) held a stakeholder conference in the Oshikoto Region, where they highlighted their readiness for the upcoming supplementary registration of voters. The supplementary registration process is scheduled from the 4th to the 19th of August 2025. It is for the registration of voters for the regional councils and local authority […]
The ||Kharas Region has recorded a 6% increase in crimes committed during the first quarter of 2025/26. This was revealed by the acting police regional commander, Deputy Commissioner Gertruda !Kharugab, in an interview with NBC News. Crime statistics show cases totalling 1,284 were recorded during the period under review, compared to 1,202 recorded in the […]
A new magazine aimed at creating awareness around cybersecurity and the threats it poses to businesses has been launched in Windhoek. Cybersecurity Magazine is the brainchild of Paulinus Sheehama, chairman of the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference. It aims to address pressing cybersecurity challenges while providing practical solutions. Cybercrime is rising globally in both scale and […]
