Swakop Uranium launches Hope Farm Project near Usakos

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 […]

Katutura residents petition City over pensioner debts, RedForce contract

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 […]

Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi defies the odds

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 […]

Parliamentary Committee sets land,housing priorities

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, […]

Armed robbery victim Fiina Nghifikwa remembered

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. […]

First Gentleman concerned over rising male suicides

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 […]

Uukwambi TA urges NBC to provide airtime to promote culture

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 […]