As the year 2024 faded away, the beaches of the coastal towns came alive with excitement, and fireworks were displayed as midnight struck. Split seconds after the clock struck midnight to complete the 366 days of 2024, and as the year 2025 kicked in, fireworks covered the sky in blue, red, and green colours. Celebrating […]
As the residents of Keetmanshoop are preparing to bid 2024 farewell with fireworks, animal lovers and the Keetmanshoop Municipality are concerned about the crackers’ effects on animals. Speaking to the nbc News team, acting Chief Executive Officer Apollus Motinga issued a strong warning against the use of fireworks. Motinga cautioned residents that Keetmanshoop Municipality does […]
Inspector General of the Police, Joseph Shikongo, and his team visited the Okahandja roadblock to remind travellers to be cautious during the holiday season. Lieutenant General Shikongo reassured road users of the police presence, explaining the importance of road safety. “Here we are only talking to tourists and road users that are going to different […]
Poor workmanship is said to have caused extensive damage to the properties of some tenants at the Etango Shopping complex at Oshakati in the Oshana Region following heavy rainfall received on Saturday. A tenant at Shop number 11 and 13, David Kapunda, who has been renting at the complex owned by well-known Chinese businesswoman Stina […]
The Chief Meteorological Forecaster at the Namibia Meteorological Service Odillo Kgobetsi has cautioned about potential risks of flash floods and lightning due in the coming days, particularly for the Kavango and Zambezi regions. Kgobetsi urged farmers to take necessary precautions to protect their small livestock and crops from adverse weather conditions. Kgobetsi shares insights on […]
Every day, someone makes a positive impact on the life of someone else. Often, these everyday heroes’ contributions go unacknowledged, but the community of Okahao honoured the late Elizabeth Shangula, a pioneer in public health. Shangula was honoured through the naming of a community hall at Elcin Etilyasa Parish in Omamanzi. The community of Okahao […]
Descendants of the victims of the Genocide in the diaspora will benefit from the Joint Declaration through bursaries and other reconciliatory means if it goes through, whilst those who return to Namibia will benefit like any other. The recently approved Joint Declaration of Genocide, Apology, and Reparations by the Cabinet has seen significant changes from […]
Meanwhile, when asked for comment, Enias Thomas, the administration officer on site for Gecko Mining, explained that the community members may have misunderstood the terms of the agreement they entered into with the company. Enias Thomas, the admin officer at Gecko Mining, says, “We are doing two things: we are doing a construction, and we […]
Some small-scale miners of blue rocks from Orutumba Village have expressed dissatisfaction with a mining agreement they entered into with Gecko Mining, claiming they feel exploited under the current terms. Under the agreement, Gecko Mining allows artisanal and small-scale miners to operate within its Exclusive Prospective License area, even without valid mining claims. However, miners […]
As New Year’s Eve approaches, authorities are reminding the public to avoid using fireworks in residential areas and public spaces without proper authorisation. Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Community Affairs Unit Commander for the Erongo Region, says fireworks may not be set off in any public place. This includes parks, pavement or streets, shopping malls, […]
