In an effort to revitalise agriculture and uplift rural communities, Swakop Uranium officially launched the Hope Farm Project at Farm Dawed in the area of Usakos. The initiative is aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable communities through sustainable livestock farming. Speaking at the event, Swakop Uranium CEO Luo Wei stated that the project is […]
A group of residents in Gobabis handed over a petition to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, claiming maladministration, unlawful awarding of contracts, and unjustifiable salary increments at the local authority. The petitioners claimed that there is a serious disregard for and abuse of power. They also declared a vote of no […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the Namibian youth to make use of the N$257 million National Youth Fund. She made the remarks during the official opening of the 15th Eenhana Expo. The fund is aimed at advancing youth financial positions, making it easier for them to be role players in the country’s economy. Dr. […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has emphasised the need for collaborations to create opportunities for National Youth Service recruits, as many are challenged and remain unemployed upon completion of training. Witbooi was speaking at the official opening of the 16th intake of the National Youth Service at the Rietfontein Centre in the Otjozondjupa Region. “Despite these […]
Some Katutura residents in Windhoek, under the Katutura Residents Committee, petitioned the City of Windhoek, calling on the municipality to write off debts of pensioners under the 43 build-together groups, as well as the contract renewal of debt collector RedForce. The Katutura Residents Committee Chairperson, Benestus Kandundu, expressed disappointment that the person they expected to […]
Known as the stubborn dreamer, Miss Namibia, Johanna Swartbooi, hails from the dusty streets of Vaalgras, situated 100 kilometres east of Keetmanshoop. The NBC News team at Keetmanshoop paid a visit to the tiny village of Vaalgras and spoke to a few residents on the crowning of Swartbooi, a historic moment that will be etched […]
In a move to address Namibia’s land and housing challenges, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform has unveiled its strategic priorities for the next two years. Speaking at the high-level gathering held at Swakopmund, the Chairperson of the Committee, Elifas Dingara, signalled a renewed commitment to fast-track land reform, […]
Family and friends gathered at St. Michael Angelina Church in Windhoek to celebrate the life of Fiina Nghifikwa. The 39-year-old Nghifikwa died last Tuesday after she was shot and killed during an armed robbery in Wanaheda. Nghifikwa and a friend were reportedly lured to the location under the pretence of viewing a room for rent. […]
The First Gentleman has expressed concern over the increasing number of male suicides. Epaphras Ndaitwah says Namibia is losing productive citizens due to suicide and gender-based violence. He made these remarks while addressing learners at Oshela Senior Secondary School in Okongo, Ohangwena Region, where he was a former learner. “We have learnt with shock about […]
The Elenga Enene of Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Ndilimani Iipumbu and his council have called on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to provide airtime, especially on its radio platforms. This, he said, will allow them to more effectively advocate and communicate issues pertaining to culture and customary law. Elenga Enene Iipumbu said the lack of media […]
