Police urges caution with fires

The Namibian Police Force is advising the public to exercise extreme caution when making fires at home or handling flammable products.  This warning comes in response to a rise in fire incidents reported in recent months.  In an official statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, the police emphasized the need […]

ECN sets 295 Registration Points in Kavango East

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has identified 295 supplementary registration points in the Kavango East Region as preparations intensify for the upcoming Regional Council and Local Authority elections set for November. A total of 192 registration officials have been recruited to facilitate the process. Speaking at a regional stakeholder meeting in Rundu, Regional Election […]

MPs welcome notice to table long-awaited Land Bill

Members of Parliament expressed excitement in the National Assembly following the formal notice to introduce the long-anticipated Consolidated Comprehensive Land Bill by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani. The proposed legislation aims to consolidate existing laws relating to land reform and management. According to the minister, the bill will provide for […]

Windhoek rent goes up sharply

Namibians are paying more than ever to secure a roof over their heads. In a notice to the National Assembly, PDM MP Inna Hengari revealed that the average rent for a two-bedroom unit in Windhoek has risen to over N$7,300 per month, a 14.7% increase in just one year.  She attributed this spike to an […]

NBC signs MoU with International Training College Lingua

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Training College Lingua. The college has pledged N$75,000 in scholarships to each of the top three contestants taking part in the Miss Namibia Beauty Pageant. The scholarship includes full tuition fees for the duration of a three-year programme at the college […]

More arrests loom in expanding NAMCOR corruption scandal

Thirteen individuals and entities are facing a growing list of charges in connection with the multi-million-dollar NAMCOR corruption scandal. NBC News has reliably learned that more charges are imminent, with additional suspects expected to be arrested. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has charged the accused under various provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act and the Prevention of […]