The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) is mourning the death of the !Ah Radio FM producer, Willie Naka (40), on Wednesday. Naka, also known as Kutima, joined the nbc in Tsumkwe on a fixed-term contract as a producer in December 2003. He was permanently appointed as a producer in August 2009, a position he held until […]
Walvis Bay residents have handed over a third petition, demanding the removal of the Red Force Debt Management Company as a debt collector. They say the municipality has violated the law by entering into a contract with Red Force without a council resolution or the involvement of the Central Procurement Board. In April, all the […]
Families residing in the peri-urban areas of Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region were pleased to receive food parcels from the Drought Relief Programme, expressing gratitude for not having to go to bed hungry any longer. The 2022 Global Hunger Index suggests Namibia suffers from serious hunger levels, with the country ranked 78th out of 116 […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has fired back at the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC), labelling the regulator’s proposed findings of anti-competitive conduct as “dead on arrival.” This follows the NaCC’s accusations that the nbc has been limiting market access for other free-to-air broadcasters on the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Network. The regulator specifically cited the […]
Fish stocks are declining, challenging the government’s plan to employ former fishermen at sea. Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Derek Klazen said this in response to questions by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Mike Venaani, who sought an update on challenges, sustainability efforts, and future plans for Namibia’s fishing industry. Venaani’s inquiries underscore the need […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs raised service deficiencies at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) due to the absence of regional infrastructure. This has prompted the committee to assess the ongoing Commission’s capital projects in the |Khomas Region that seek to improve its operations and service delivery. The ACC currently operates solely from […]
The historic mining ghost town of Kolmanskop was brought back to life with the opening of three new attractions that highlight Namibia’s rich heritage and artistic talent. The attractions include the world-renowned Ilford Gallery, the Kolmanskop Diamond Room, and the Kolmanskop Boutique. Originally set up as a railway station, the now deserted town of Kolmanskop […]
Residents of Swakopmund have expressed deep concern over the recent rise in crime in the coastal town, calling for increased police visibility. They stated that they no longer feel safe. The elderly say that they cannot attend church services during the weekdays because they fear for their lives. They say if they are not found […]
The City of Windhoek is inviting owners of homes built from 1959 to 1960 in the Katutura and Khomasdal areas to participate in a Voluntary Exchange of Houses Programme. The first phase of the project involves the submission of applications and the identification of houses that meet the criteria to be conserved as heritage homes. […]
First Lady Sustjie Mbumba has lamented that murders in Namibia have become somewhat fashionable and fun. The First Lady was speaking at the Omkhai Namibia Trust, where senior citizens were treated to cosy blankets and grocery packs in Windhoek’s Tobias Hainyeko residential area. “Killings in Namibia are no longer something serious; it is like fun […]
