NamWater’s preference for foreign contractors has drawn sharp criticism from the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia. CIF General Manager Barbel Kirchner explained the organisation’s position in an interview with Radio Current Affairs host Chreslie Nuses.
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the return of its prestigious Innovation Award after a five-year absence, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation and economic development. To talk to us more on this, Zaaphia Basson spoke to DBN’s brand marketing specialist, Auguste Fabian.
We delve into the fascinating world of academic success—what it truly means, how it is measured, and why it varies across different cultures and educational systems. Is it solely about grades and degrees, or does it extend to innovation, problem-solving, and real-world impact? To unpack this topic, Radio Current Affairs’ Chreslie Nuses spoke to Professor […]
Namibia is currently facing a significant rise in malaria cases, with over 5,000 reported between December 2024 and January 2025, resulting in 28 deaths. The outbreak is particularly severe in the northern regions, with districts like Eenhana, Okongo, and Engela being the most affected. The Ministry of Health and Social Services attributes the increase to […]
In order to raise awareness and inspire action for the fight against climate change, Lignaverda is running an initiative called “Cycling for the Climate.” For more on this, nbc’s Elifas Bonifatius spoke to Werner Sels, the general director for Lignaverda based in Belgium.
As president of Namibia, the late Dr. Hage G. Geingob was known for his wisdom, diplomacy, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of Namibians. To that effect, Dr. Audrin Mathe, the executive director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), wrote a biography on Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob’s life with an overview of […]
Lignaverda, driven by Entrepreneurs without Borders, is reforesting semi-arid areas at risk of land degradation and desertification. The organisation creates forests by planting trees while prioritising the well-being of the people who inhabit the reforested regions. Elifas Bonifatius spoke to Selma Nasheya, Country Manager of Lignaverda.
As part of the ongoing efforts to raise awareness about cervical cancer, a new campaign has been launched this January to encourage women aged 20 to 49 to get screened. With cervical cancer being one of the most preventable types of cancer through early detection, health authorities are urging women to take advantage of free […]
Suicide rates in Namibia, as in many parts of the world, show a concerning trend, with men being disproportionately affected. According to recent statistics, men in Namibia have significantly higher suicide rates compared to women. Marcello Franz spoke to Shamyn Louw, Counselling Centre Coordinator at Lifeline/Childline Namibia.
The 2024 National Senior Secondary Certificate results were finally announced last week by the Minister of Education, Arts & Culture, Anna Nghipondoka. The results have shown a significant improvement, with an overall performance increase of 5.2% compared to 2023. To look back at some of the learners who achieved great matric results in their senior […]
