Churches have been encouraged to actively promote peace, foster a sense of belonging, and engage young people in community development efforts. This call was made by Pastor Lopang Olobilwe of St. Faith Healing Church, located in Corridor 13, Omaheke. Pastor Olobilwe, speaking to NBC News, emphasized the critical role that churches can play in promoting […]
Namibia’s Ambassador to France, Albertus !Aochamub says there is a need for continuous support for students who graduate in technical and vocational skills subjects. !Aochamub spoke to the nbc News team on the margins of the ongoing 47th WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France. Ambassador !Aochamub has emphasised the need to go beyond simply increasing […]
Police Deputy Inspector General for Operations Elias Mutota informed police officers at Outjo to stop using the lack of vehicles as an excuse not to attend to emergencies. This caution comes after reports that police officers do not attend to crime scenes, citing a lack of vehicles. Major General Mutota was addressing a community meeting […]
The Women’s Action for Development (WAD) conducted a five-day’ workshop on gender-based violence (GBV) for male police officers. The workshop, which was held at Rundu, was attended by members of the force from all the country’s 14 regions. The workshop focused on dismantling stereotypes, promoting gender equality, and finding solutions to the root cause of […]
A group of Keetmanshoop residents alleged nepotism in the appointments at the municipality as well as unfair labour practices. The protesters, in a petition, accused the acting HR Strategic Executive Manager, Adam Isaack, of alleged nepotism. They demanded the immediate appointment of a substantive HR manager and wanted the appointee to clean up the mess […]
The Deputy Director for Programmes and Quality Assurance in the Oshikoto Education Directorate, Thomas Kalimbo, has emphasised the importance of literacy, especially in rural areas. Kalimbo gave this reminder during the celebration of Literacy Adult Learners Week at Onambudu Primary School. There are 1,452 learners enrolled on the National Literacy Programme in the Oshikoto Region. […]
Residents of the Kehemu Informal Settlement in Rundu have called on the town council to consider improving the road infrastructure. They say the bad roads are limiting their day-to-day activities and negatively affecting their businesses. The residents claim that they have been facing this challenge for a while now. They say at times they struggle […]
The Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company has revealed plans to construct a state-of-the-art beachfront hotel and private medical facility. Its Chief Executive Officer, Fluksman Samuehl, said at a media briefing that plans are at an advanced stage for the third phase of the Lüderitz Waterfront Development Project. “We are taking this initiative together with the private […]
The Mariental Trade Festival has been hailed as a testament to the resilience, creativity, and determination of the people of Hardap, playing a vital role in fostering a thriving local economy by offering opportunities to both young and seasoned entrepreneurs. These sentiments were echoed by the Chairperson of the Annual Mariental Trade Festival, Unomasa Kavita, […]
The revised limited edition of the book, ‘Lüderitz: A Journey Through Time’, celebrating the harbour town’s unique heritage while highlighting its promising future, was launched this week. The book recounts Lüderitz’s evolution from a thriving southern fishing town, renowned for its rock lobster and diamonds, to a period of economic decline. Equally, it captures pivotal […]
