The 15th of October is White Cane Safety Day, a day dedicated to recognising the independence and achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. While not everyone who is visually impaired has access to a white cane, this is changing for some individuals in Kavango East Region who recently received one through a […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said freedom fighters will always be praised for their dedication to liberating Namibia from the yoke of colonialism, which in turn brought various benefits for the country’s people and visitors alike. Ngurare said this during the renaming of a Swapo Party Branch centre in Oshana Region’s Amutanga village to Amutenya […]
The Walvis Bay community paid tribute to the late businessman, John Savva, honouring his legacy and contributions to the coastal town. Former President Nangolo Mbumba, Erongo Governor Nathalia |Goagoses, and former Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen were among those who joined the mourners at the memorial service. The Deputy Education Director for […]
The creative industry has welcomed its recognition as a priority area under the 8th administration, saying it’s the first time they are appreciated and recognised. However, they are now calling for coordinated efforts and a deeper understanding of the industry. NBC News sat down with filmmaker Joel Haikali, founder of Joe Vision Production, who has […]
Workers of Gendev Fishing are accusing the company of low pay, citing that they are only getting paid for four and a half hours per day. They revealed this during a demonstration outside the company’s premises on Monday. According to the workers, Gendev Fishing has been holding off on paying their full pay for […]
Namibia and Windhoek will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Berlin-Windhoek sister city partnership this week. A delegation led by the Mayor of Berlin, Dr. Kai Wegner, is expected in Windhoek on Wednesday. The visiting sister cities also include the capitals of Indonesia and Mexico coming together in Windhoek to meet, collaborate, network and exchange […]
Residents of Katutura Central, who have been grappling with a sanitation crisis for years, escalated the situation on Monday morning by disposing of sewage-contaminated waste at the City of Windhoek’s headquarters as a protest against their perceived “seven years of neglect”. The protest was led by social activist Shaun Gariseb, who bemoaned what he described […]
A team of experts from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is assessing the condition of infrastructure of tertiary public institutions to identify gaps and develop a national plan for such facilities. The team paid a courtesy to Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb to brief him about their mission. The head of […]
Ohangwena Regional Council Chairperson, Erickson Ndawanifa, has called for unity among regional councillors, emphasising that collective effort is key to improving the lives of all inhabitants in the region. Speaking during the official opening of the Regional Council Reflection Workshop, Ndawanifa said the Council must remain focused on collaboration and shared responsibility to ensure sustainable […]
Churches must take an active role in restoring moral order and accountability if Namibia is to overcome corruption, inequality, and stagnation. This was the message from speakers at the 3rd Annual Economic Summit at Swakopmund. Hosted by the Alliance of Christian Churches in Namibia, the summit brought together political leaders, business executives, and faith-based organisations […]
