The City of Windhoek is in the process of re-engineering its processes to make it easier for people to obtain duplication and business fitness certificates to make it more efficient and user-friendly. This comes after the residents complained that the current process is lengthy and tedious. Lisa Figaji, Head of Business Development at the City […]
The government has reiterated its commitment to working hand in hand with faith-based organisations to ensure national stability, unity, and sustainable development. Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare at the Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia’s National Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, Advisor to the Prime Minister Asser Ntinda called for a renewed partnership […]
Unemployment in the |Khomas Region currently stands at 44%, and this has resulted in the regional council intensifying efforts to create jobs and improve livelihoods through targeted investments in entrepreneurship, rural development, and housing initiatives. As part of its continuous Income Generating Activities Programme, the Khomas Regional Council supported over 100 SMEs with equipment and […]
The Law Society of Namibia (LSN), in conjunction with the Ombudsman and the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, hosted a free legal assistance programme today in the capital. The legal consultations took place at the Katutura UN Plaza and the NG Kerk in Eros. Those who turned up were offered free consultations by qualified […]
Affirmative Repositioning MP Ester Haikola is calling on the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture to avoid rushed and inadequate training as it rolls out new educational campaigns. Instead, she proposes allowing only qualified trainers to offer teacher support, ensuring a clear understanding and implementing school-based strategies to increase literacy rates. Education […]
Small-scale farmers from the Kavango East Region who attended a solar water pump infrastructure training describe the experience as informative and eye-opening. The five-day training was offered by the Directorate of Rural Water Supply within the Ministry of Agriculture. When the NBC News team visited the Mashare Agricultural Development Institute, we found various small-scale farmers […]
Urban mobility should be considered a national development priority among other basic services, as it has the potential to unlock and drive urban development and ensure people’s well-being and safety. These were the sentiments shared by speakers at the Urban Mobility Conference held in Windhoek on Thursday. In a speech read on his behalf, Minister […]
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has commenced the degazetting process for Josua Seibeb as Chief of the Tsoaxudama Traditional Authority. This comes after the period in which the traditional authority was given to appoint a new chief lapsed. The community was given 14 days to appoint a new chief, but the period lapsed […]
In his first State of the Region Address, |Khomas Governor Sam Nujoma prioritised education and infrastructure development while acknowledging persistent challenges such as limited resources and rapid urban growth. Nujoma placed education at the heart of his address, detailing a series of projects aimed at improving learning conditions across the region. In a show of […]
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus says the government will continue to collaborate with private entities to ensure that underserved communities have access to services. Speaking at the opening of the MTC Mobile Home in Greenwell Matongo in Windhoek, Theofelus said as communities continue to expand, so does the need to build more infrastructure […]
