Katutura residents petition City over pensioner debts, RedForce contract

Some Katutura residents in Windhoek, under the Katutura Residents Committee, petitioned the City of Windhoek, calling on the municipality to write off debts of pensioners under the 43 build-together groups, as well as the contract renewal of debt collector RedForce. The Katutura Residents Committee Chairperson, Benestus Kandundu, expressed disappointment that the person they expected to […]

Parliamentary ICT Committee drives digital innovation

With digital technology rapidly transforming every sector of society, Namibia’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT has taken a crucial step toward shaping a secure, innovative, and inclusive digital future.  Its Deputy Chairperson, Sebastian Karupu, emphasised the urgent need for legislative bodies to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.  The committee, newly established in April of […]

VP Witbooi: Swapo open to new, returning members

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has said the Swapo Party remains open to accepting new and former members. Witbooi gave an assurance at a mobilisation rally for the November Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections held at Odibo in the Ohangwena Region. Witbooi called on the eligible voters in Odibo and beyond to elect the competent […]

Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi defies the odds

Known as the stubborn dreamer, Miss Namibia, Johanna Swartbooi, hails from the dusty streets of Vaalgras, situated 100 kilometres east of Keetmanshoop.  The NBC News team at Keetmanshoop paid a visit to the tiny village of Vaalgras and spoke to a few residents on the crowning of Swartbooi, a historic moment that will be etched […]

Parliamentary Committee sets land,housing priorities

In a move to address Namibia’s land and housing challenges, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform has unveiled its strategic priorities for the next two years. Speaking at the high-level gathering held at Swakopmund, the Chairperson of the Committee, Elifas Dingara, signalled a renewed commitment to fast-track land reform, […]

Kunene Governor vows to boost regional economy

Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has pledged to unlock the region’s economic growth potential that will greatly contribute to the Gross Domestic Product. Muharukua made this assurance during his State of the Region Address at Opuwo. Muharukua’s vision is the one that must be felt at the dinner table through increased regional income per capita and […]

Armed robbery victim Fiina Nghifikwa remembered

Family and friends gathered at St. Michael Angelina Church in Windhoek to celebrate the life of Fiina Nghifikwa. The 39-year-old Nghifikwa died last Tuesday after she was shot and killed during an armed robbery in Wanaheda. Nghifikwa and a friend were reportedly lured to the location under the pretence of viewing a room for rent. […]

First Gentleman concerned over rising male suicides

The First Gentleman has expressed concern over the increasing number of male suicides. Epaphras Ndaitwah says Namibia is losing productive citizens due to suicide and gender-based violence. He made these remarks while addressing learners at Oshela Senior Secondary School in Okongo, Ohangwena Region, where he was a former learner. “We have learnt with shock about […]