The Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), Bérard Duprés, has said it is important to maintain journalistic credibility and ethics in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within newsrooms. Duprés is among the heads of public broadcasters from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region attending a workshop underway in Johannesburg. The […]
Heavy rains in and around Omaruru have caused the Omaruru River to flood its banks, leading to significant damage to nearby properties, including guesthouses. The Kashana Guesthouse was particularly affected, with its fencing destroyed and water entering guest rooms, forcing some guests to check out. “The water came near the entrance; some left and put […]
Deputy headman at Okaamatutjindo village in the Okakarara Constituency, Kapenauarue Katjiveri, has called on farming communities in most parts of the country to find alternatives to save and preserve rainwater for later use. Katjiveri said that his village has recorded close to 500 mm of rainfall during this rainy season, which is a record in […]
After years of enduring drought conditions, the recent rains have brought hope to livestock farmers who expect a more stable and prosperous future. The Keetmanshoop nbc News team spoke to some farmers about their thoughts on the good rains that have brought much-needed relief to them, transforming dry landscapes into lush greenery. The drought conditions […]
The latest police figures indicate that 99 people have died on Namibia’s roads between January and the 23rd of March. Head of NamPol’s Traffic Law Enforcement, Commissioner Petrus Swartz, said 632 accidents caused injury to 1,018 people. Commissioner Swartz urges road users to strictly adhere to traffic rules to prevent accidents. “I would like to […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare laid wreaths yesterday at Heroes Acre in honour of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma and Hage Geingob. Dr. Ngurare told the nbc News team that he often visits the Heroes Acre in honour of Namibia’s fallen heroes and heroines. “I always come here; of course, there are a lot of […]
Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has called for unity of purpose among the regional leadership. He said only through a united and collaborative leadership will the region make informed decisions aimed at the upliftment of the living standards of the inhabitants. Ndeitunga delivered a speech at the Ohangwena Regional Council Strategic Plan and Validation workshop in […]
Employees at the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology welcomed Emma Theofelus, the reappointed minister, earlier this morning. Theofelus bid farewell to the ministry and its employees on Friday in a message posted on social media. However, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reappointed Theofelus along with the rest of the cabinet ministers on Saturday. Dr. Hage Geingob […]
Three Namibian films have been nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Nigeria. The nominated films are Lukas by Dr. Phillipe Talavera; Skeleton Coast by Mondjila Studios; and The Walvis Tale by Tim Hubschile. The nominations demonstrate Namibia’s commitment to growing the film industry and sharing Namibian stories on the continent. Skeleton Coast […]
The Okahandja municipality restored the town’s water supply earlier this afternoon. The disruption was caused by a pipe burst on Thursday after the heavy rains, which damaged the town’s main water supply line. Authorities, in collaboration with Namwater, have been working around the clock to resolve the issue. While water was briefly restored on Sunday, […]
