The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) consecrated its new Bishop Abraham ||Keibeb at an event in Okahandja. Bishop ||Keibeb, who was consecrated along with his deputy, Bishop Lorenst Kuzatjike, will serve for six years. ||Keibeb won the church’s August elections with over 2,200 votes. Serving Bishop then Sageus |Keib formally withdrew […]
Freelance sign language interpreter at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, Peter Mbwale, was buried on Saturday at Omindaba village in Omusati’s Ruacana Constituency. He worked on the news and current affairs programmes, translating spoken word into sign language to ensure that the hearing-impaired community could access vital information. The 48-year-old Mbwale tragically lost his life in […]
The |Hai-|Khaua clan, a sub-tribe of the Nama people, has appointed a new deputy Gaob. Senior traditional councillor of the |Hai-|Khaua Traditional Authority, Michael Haman, was installed into the position during a ceremony held at Berseba on Saturday. The deputy Gaob position had been vacant since the death of the late Deputy Kaptein Stefanus Goliath […]
The Masubia Traditional Authority in the Zambezi Region extended its farewell wishes to their retiring stalwart, Ngambela Albius Milinga Kamwi, on Friday. The Traditional Authority described Kamwi as a genuine champion of the Authority and its community, showcasing steadfast commitment, wisdom, and integrity. In a message read by the Masubia member of the advisory committee, […]
Otjiwarongo residents have appealed to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to consider relaxing and writing off outstanding water bills, taxes, and rates owed by pensioners and vulnerable community members. A resident said the current tariffs and accumulating interest on water, rates, and taxes have become unaffordable for many households. He added […]
The Seaside Hotel and Spa handed over dividends of N$1.3 million to its shareholders. The shares are distributed as follows among the shareholders according to percentage shareholding: The Defence Force Foundation, with a 75% shareholding, is receiving N$1,005,000. August 26 Holding PTY (Ltd), with a 25% shareholding, is receiving N$355,000. The Defence Force Foundation Board […]
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO, Robert Kahimise, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction work progress of the Diaz Wind Farm. InnoSun, a subsidiary of French company InnoVent, is currently constructing the wind farm for N$1.8 billion. Kahimise made the remarks after visiting the site to familiarise himself with the development of the wind […]
The newly crowned Miss Kaite 2025, Zandre Josephs, is calling for more awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and empower individuals to prioritise their mental well-being. The 22-year-old beauty queen said that more needs to be done to advocate for improved mental health policies and encourage community engagement. Josephs spoke to NBC News on the sidelines […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has highlighted the significance of trade fairs, by emphasising that they go beyond buying and selling. Witbooi shared this during the official opening of the Rundu Annual Trade Fair, noting that trade fairs empower and strengthen regional economic growth. The event is being held under the theme “Empowering Entrepreneurs for […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has noted important achievements in preparation for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections and has asked all stakeholders to be part of the democratic electoral process and ensure its integrity. There are 1.5 million registered voters for the regional council election and more than 752,000 for the […]
