The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns about the challenges faced by bidders, particularly those who are disqualified for reasons that could have easily been rectified, preventing them from advancing to the financial stage of the bid evaluation process. Speaking at the bidders’ education campaign, its Board Chairperson, Mary Shiimi, emphasised the […]
Residents of Walvis Bay are increasingly becoming frustrated by the poor delivery of service from the local municipal council. Locals describe the town’s services as “third-class” and have raised concerns about the growing number of issues affecting daily life. One of the main concerns raised by residents at a town hall meeting in Walvis Bay […]
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has laid down guidelines for regional electricity distributors following the death of eight people over the past four years due to electrocution. In 2022/2025, 17 accidents were reported, with eight of them being fatalities caused by electrocution. Five of the eight fatalities occurred in NORED’s jurisdiction, while three deaths were […]
Heavy rains in and around Omaruru have caused the Omaruru River to flood its banks, leading to significant damage to nearby properties, including guesthouses. The Kashana Guesthouse was particularly affected, with its fencing destroyed and water entering guest rooms, forcing some guests to check out. “The water came near the entrance; some left and put […]
Deputy headman at Okaamatutjindo village in the Okakarara Constituency, Kapenauarue Katjiveri, has called on farming communities in most parts of the country to find alternatives to save and preserve rainwater for later use. Katjiveri said that his village has recorded close to 500 mm of rainfall during this rainy season, which is a record in […]
After years of enduring drought conditions, the recent rains have brought hope to livestock farmers who expect a more stable and prosperous future. The Keetmanshoop nbc News team spoke to some farmers about their thoughts on the good rains that have brought much-needed relief to them, transforming dry landscapes into lush greenery. The drought conditions […]
The latest police figures indicate that 99 people have died on Namibia’s roads between January and the 23rd of March. Head of NamPol’s Traffic Law Enforcement, Commissioner Petrus Swartz, said 632 accidents caused injury to 1,018 people. Commissioner Swartz urges road users to strictly adhere to traffic rules to prevent accidents. “I would like to […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare laid wreaths yesterday at Heroes Acre in honour of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma and Hage Geingob. Dr. Ngurare told the nbc News team that he often visits the Heroes Acre in honour of Namibia’s fallen heroes and heroines. “I always come here; of course, there are a lot of […]
Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has called for unity of purpose among the regional leadership. He said only through a united and collaborative leadership will the region make informed decisions aimed at the upliftment of the living standards of the inhabitants. Ndeitunga delivered a speech at the Ohangwena Regional Council Strategic Plan and Validation workshop in […]
Employees at the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology welcomed Emma Theofelus, the reappointed minister, earlier this morning. Theofelus bid farewell to the ministry and its employees on Friday in a message posted on social media. However, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reappointed Theofelus along with the rest of the cabinet ministers on Saturday. Dr. Hage Geingob […]
