Several houses in the Ombili informal settlement at Otjiwarongo were damaged in a severe storm Tuesday night. Rebecca Shipanga, a mother of five with three grandchildren, told Nampa the storm tore the roof off her four-room house. “We lost our documents and school books; all our clothes, blankets, and beds were wet,” she said. Benson […]
A 44-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly assaulting her seven-year-old son at Onashiku shaLaban village in the Oshakati district. The Namibian Police Force’s Crime Investigations Coordinator for Oshana, Deputy Commissioner Frederick Ndjadila, said the incident occurred around 07h00 on Thursday. According to Ndjadila, the boy and two other minors were left home alone by […]
Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has likened the character of the late Founding President to that of an elephant. In an exclusive interview with nbc News held at his Onambango palace, as he paid tribute to the fallen hero, Shuumbwa-Nangolo said he had unparalleled quality leadership skills that benefitted all Namibians. […]
The legacy of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, is one of resilience and visionary leadership that laid the foundation for a modern Namibia. The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Aletha Frederick, echoed the sentiments while reflecting on the memories and legacy of the father of the Namibian nation. Frederick urged the Namibian nation […]
During the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020, many homeless people were moved to Khomasdal Stadium, as they had nowhere to call home during the lockdown period. Although this was a temporary arrangement, to date these people remain there, enduring the harsh weather conditions that come with the rainy season. Upon the nbc News team’s visit to […]
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Namibian Tourism Board (NTB), has dismissed allegations of having entered into fraudulent contracts on behalf of NTB with a Ghanaian digital marketing and promotion company, Hype.Up Limited. Digu ||Naobeb demands that NTB provide any evidence of the alleged corruption, or else he will take steps against the […]
Since the death of Dr. Sam Nujoma on February 8, at the age of 95 in Windhoek, diplomats accredited to Namibia, gathered at the Nujoma Residence to pay their final respects. Representing various nations and international organisations, they highlighted Nujoma’s enduring legacy and the strong diplomatic ties he fostered throughout his leadership. Dignitaries, including CEOs, […]
|Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua shared her sadness after hearing about the passing of Namibia’s Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, on Saturday. While finding it hard to accept his death, McLeod-Katjirua believes “time will heal her.” She mentioned that his passing, just a year after Former President Dr. Hage Geingob’s death, has been devastating for the […]
A former bodyguard of the late Founding President, says he learnt invaluable lessons from the late Dr Sam Nujoma, whom he described as a remarkable leader. Nepando Amupanda served Nujoma from 1982, before Namibia’s independence, and remained by his side until his retirement in 2005. Many do not know him by name but have all […]
Indonesia has expressed solidarity with Namibia, following the death of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Its Ambassador, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, conveyed the message of solidarity to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House. Pratignyo also bid farewell to President Mbumba as he concludes his diplomatic term in Namibia. President Mbumba expressed his gratitude to Pratignyo for the […]
