In his New Year message to the inhabitants of the Erongo Region, Governor Neville Andre expressed hope for a prosperous 2025 and has encouraged unity, peace, and continued progress within the region. Andre acknowledged the challenges experienced in the past year but emphasized the resilience and strength of the community.  He called for collective efforts […]

A young academic from Ohangwena’s Elundu Village brought great joy and hope to his village and those from the surrounding by organizing an annual trade expo.  The expo which was initiated last year has become a beacon of development, fostering unity and economic growth in the village. The villagers embraced the opportunity not only to […]

The Opuwo Town Council says it made great strides in housing development and service delivery in 2024.  The Council Support Officer for the Opuwo Town Council, Gebhardt Makono, said the council has so far allocated over 300 housing plots to the Shack Dweller Federation.  I October last year, the council, together with the Build Together […]

The Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) has expressed concern over the recent decision by NamWater to award a major water pipeline tender of N$237 million to a Chinese company. NALOBA said NamWater bypassed competent local businesses. A statement issued by NALOBA’s spokesperson, Marius Nangolo, said the decision not only undermines efforts to localise the economy […]

A small-scale miner from Orutumba village in the Epupa Constituency is calling on the government to assist them with attracting investors for their minerals and also equipment to make their mining activities easier. nbc News team caught up with Fillippus Shipanga, a small-scale miner of blue sodalite, a precious rock only found in the Kunene […]

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation is to compile a report to Cabinet, outlining specific areas for commercial trade with Cuba. Minister Peya Mushelenga says this would further make it easier for agencies responsible for trade in both countries to prioritise crucial products and services to promote. The report to Cabinet is in response […]

The Tses Village Council has taken significant steps to enhance services for its residents by partnering with an Austrian non-governmental organisation, Theodor Group. This collaboration aims to improve community welfare and infrastructure development within the village. The partnership with Theodor Group on projects such as brick making, community gardening, baking, and poultry farming has supported […]

The Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings Limited (NPTH) has secured permanent employment for 11 of its staff members at NamPost and Telecom Namibia starting January 2, 2025, and efforts are underway to secure placements for remaining employees with settlement packages under negotiation. This is among a host of activities the company has embarked on as […]

There is always uncertainty about income during the festive season as people go on vacation. More so for those in the informal sector. Although the City of Windhoek offers numerous opportunities, particularly in the informal sector, it also presents challenges due to fierce competition and a high cost of living. Hairdressing and car wash businesses […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) says they have put aside a budget of about N$3 million towards the development of the Ruacana Waterfalls in the Omusati Region to maximise its full tourism potential.  The nbc News team visited the Ruacana waterfalls and filed this special report.  The Ruacana Waterfalls are situated some […]