Veteran journalist and nbc’s former Radio News Editor, Kaomo Vijanda Tjombe, died in Windhoek on Saturday following a battle with cancer. He was 65 years old. Tjombe’s brother, Nathanael Mbaeva, confirmed the news to the nbc. Before cementing his career in the media industry, the former wordsmith joined the cause to free Namibia, having left […]
Residents of Kongola in the Zambezi Region have expressed disappointment with the provisional withdrawal of a corruption case in which a group of Zambezi Regional Council senior employees were implicated. The case involved the Deputy Director for Administration, Abraham Shikuyeni, Chief Accountant Nimrod Lishela, Chief Regional Officer Regina Ndopu-Lubinda, Regional Director for Planning and Rural […]
Miss Namibia Prisca Anyolo has departed for Mexico to represent Namibia at the Miss Universe pageant. It was all smiles at the Hosea Kutako International Airport as the Namibian contestant prepared to board a flight to Mexico to participate in the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant. Anyolo said she is up to the […]
Residents of the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency convened to discuss rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and its correlation with the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The event was aimed at raising awareness among all demographic groups’ women, men, and children about the alarming trend of GBV cases in the area. The impact of GBV extends into mental health […]
The Office of the Labour Commissioner faces a backlog of 1,003 unresolved labour-related cases, despite successfully closing 3,698 cases during the previous financial year. On Monday, the office emphasised ongoing efforts to improve case management, including the potential establishment of an autonomous office—a move aimed at streamlining processes and reducing political intervention. Michael Amushelelo, on […]
The Director General of the nbc, Stanely Similo, has urged Namibians to appreciate the Miss Namibia National Costume and the creative aspect of it. The Desert Mirage National Costume pays tribute to the extraordinary beauty and diversity of Namibia, drawing inspiration from the country’s unique landscapes. The sparkling details symbolise the abundant natural wealth of […]
Women in the medical field gathered in Windhoek for the 4th Hermosa Mimosa Affair, a female empowerment initiative aimed at mentoring aspiring young female doctors. The Hermosa Mimosa Affair was birthed by Miss Supranational Namibia 2022, Dr. Julitah-Kitwe Mbangula, to continue advocating for the education of young girls, especially in the medical field. The event […]
Despite its proposed mining operations still being halted, Uranium One continues with its corporate social responsibility aspects in the Omaheke Region by assisting vulnerable residents. The Manager for Strategic Development at Headspring Investment, Venessa Bohitile, stressed that the company took three days to engage residents in the Omaheke Region to raise awareness about their proposed […]
The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hilma Nicanor, reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to strengthen its friendship with the Brazilian Navy as both countries work towards shared goals. She said this during the special re-inauguration ceremony in honour of the 1997 hydrographic survey of Walvis Bay Harbour, conducted by the Brazilian Hydrographic Vessel Sirius. The […]
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila has commended the efforts of the Women’s Action for Development (WAD), having successfully trained over 4,000 individuals. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila addressed WAD’s 30th anniversary, commemorating its work in women’s empowerment. Over the past three decades, WAD has been empowering women with skills in financial literacy, small business management, public speaking, emotional intelligence, […]
