President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pointed out Namibia’s resolve to add value to its natural resources, making cooperation with Russia key. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah held talks with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Yuri Trutnev, at State House on Tuesday. Press Secretary Alfredo Hengari shared a brief summary of the outcome of the meeting between Nandi-Ndaitwah and Trutnev. “The […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, on the recommendation of the Public Service Commission, has announced the transfer of several Executive Directors, effective 1 April 2025. * Gladice Pickering is moving from the Ministry of Justice to the Office of the Prime Minister as Executive Director/Accounting Officer; * Ben Nangombe moves from the Ministry of Health and […]
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council elected new leaders to fill the vacant positions left by two councilors who went to parliament. Okahandja Constituency Councillor Bethuel Tjaveondja was sworn in as Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council Management Committee, while Okakarara Constituency Councillor Abdal Mutjavikua was nominated as a member of the Management Committee. The positions were […]
The 8th Parliament is now in session, and former National Assembly Speaker Professor Peter Katjavivi shared his thoughts on what new MPs should focus on. Katjavivi expressed himself during an interview on the nbc programme, ‘Inside the Chambers’. Professor Katjavivi, who served as National Assembly speaker for ten years, said he has been part of […]
Councillors serving in the Erongo Regional Council have voted out the Arandis Councillor and Chairperson of the Management Committee, Benitha Imbamba, following a vote of no confidence. This was revealed by the Walvis Bay Rural Councillor, Donatus Tegako, in an interview with nbc news. Tabling the motion, Walvis Bay Urban Constituency Councillor Deriou Benson accused […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Mac Albert Hengari, has emphasised that land reform in Namibia is not just about land redistribution, citing that effective land utilisation will be a key focus during his tenure. During an interview with nbc News, Hengari emphasised that land reform is rooted in addressing the historical […]
The National Assembly has approved a report calling, among others, for the amendment of the 1896 Redline, which restricts the marketing of cattle from the Northern Communal Areas. This recommendation comes after the Standing Committee on Economic and Public Administration received a petition from the Lisha Empowerment and Development Organisation in November of last year […]
Former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has urged Namibians to support President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The president, she says, can only move the country forward if every Namibian plays their part. Sirleaf, joined by ICT Minister Emma Theofelus, sat down with the nbc team to unpack her journey as a president then and the one […]
Expansion of agricultural and water projects, access to quality education, and diversification of trade products are some of the priorities of the newly appointed governors. nbc News engaged the regional leaders on these and other immediate plans they intend to embark on.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reminded the newly appointed governors that delays in the implementation of government policies and programmes will not be accepted. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the need for collaboration between government, communities, regional councils, local and traditional authorities, churches, and the business community to ensure that service delivery is not compromised. President Nandi-Ndaitwah has […]
