Namibians remember Andimba Toivo ya Toivo

The family of the late Andimba Toivo ya Toivo will launch a foundation in his honour next year to preserve his legacy and the role he played in Namibia’s quest for freedom. The widow, Vicki ya Toivo, said this at the commemoration of Ya Toivo’s centenary held at the Heroes Acre on Thursday. The family […]

NORED upgrades pre-paid meters in Zambezi

The Northern Regional Electricity Distribution (NORED) is anticipating upgrading 109,862 pre-paid meters within its jurisdiction by November this year.  Its acting chief executive officer, Toivo Shovaleka, says so far, 102,867-meter boxes have been upgraded and rolled out across the northern regions, representing 94% coverage. Shovaleka said NORED has completed the upgrade of meter boxes in […]

Alleged nepotism in ||Kharas Region requires urgent redress

Berseba Constituency Councillor, Jeremias Goeieman, says alleged nepotism in the recruitment of public servants in the ||Kharas Region should be addressed as a matter of urgency as it creates uneasiness and conflicts.  Goeieman made the call during the Public Service Commission’s stakeholder engagement on matters about human resources administration and management at Keetmanshoop.  Goeieman, who […]

Miss Namibia awarded with various prizes

Miss Namibia 2024, Prisca Anyolo, described her experience at the pageant as life-changing. She said this at an event where she received prizes ranging from a vehicle to cash. “It’s because of people like you that little girls, such as myself, have dreams come true. People don’t always realise how much of a catalyst beauty […]

Basic Income Grant Coalition engages political parties on inequality & poverty

The Basic Income Grant Coalition is engaging political parties on persistent inequality and poverty. The dialogue aims to foster collaboration among political parties and presidential candidates to combat inequality and poverty in the country as a shared responsibility.    In recent years, the Basic Income Grant Coalition says Namibia has faced increasing levels of inequality […]

Kongola to Masambo powerline commissioned

A N$10 million project to establish the Kongola to Masambo powerline and the electrification of the Masambo Primary School in the Zambezi Region has been commissioned. The projects were initially budgeted to cost N$3.62 million, but they have been increased due to the distance from the power line. The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom […]

NAFVI praises President Mbumba for his support

The Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired (NAFVI) says President Nangolo Mbumba’s patronage has been a great source of help and strength to the organisation over the last 20 years. Its Board member, Josephina Kudumo, reflected on the activities the Federation undertook where Dr. Mbumba directly or indirectly provided assistance during an interview with nbc […]

Oshikoto police ready for Heroes Day commemoration

Oshikoto Police Regional Commander Theopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku says as the commemoration of Heroes Day on the 26th of August fast approaches, the police are ready to enforce law and order. Commissioner Kalompo-Nashikaku says several patrols have already been launched to ensure the safety of the members of the public as well as their properties. All roads […]