With schools set to reopen tomorrow, the ||Kharas Education Directorate is prepared to administer the 2025 academic year despite potential late applications for admission. The Kalahari Circuit Inspector, Ryan Assegaai, told nbc News teaching and learning are scheduled to start immediately when schools reopen. “The main one is Kalahari Circuit here in the Keetmanshoop area, […]
The state-of-the-art Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre, constructed for N$103 million, is set to open its doors soon. ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick made this announcement in her New Year’s message. The vocational training centre consists of four generic workshops, an administrative block, and a dormitory with a capacity of 140 boarders. It will offer specialised vocational […]
The Zambezi River has been at its lowest level in five years, hitting a low of 0.30 centimetres measured on Tuesday afternoon compared to a reading of 0.90 centimetres at the same time last year. This is according to the Namibia Water Corporation’s (NamWater) water works assistant, Nalisa Mapenzi, who on Tuesday told Nampa that […]
Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Anna Nghipondoka on Tuesday welcomed learners, teachers, parents, and stakeholders to the 2025 academic year, emphasising collaboration and commitment to achieving educational excellence. Nghipondoka, in her message for the new academic year, commended educators for their dedication in 2024, noting their role in building a strong foundation for continued progress. […]
Khorixas residents have welcomed the first vocational training centre in the region, which was inaugurated by President Nangolo Mbumba last year. The state-of-the-art VTC currently offers four trades: plumbing and pipe fitting, bricklaying and plastering, joinery and cabinet making, and air conditioning and refrigerating. Currently, 97 students are enrolled, mostly from the region. The regional […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised value addition to Namibia’s resources as part of the long-term plan for the country to become a logistics hub in the SADC region. Nandi-Ndaitwah held talks with China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, where she stated that this is a clear indication that the two countries are eager […]
The southern settlement of Grünau is setting its sights on achieving village status this year, 2025. The acting Senior Administrator at the Grünau Settlement Office, Sara Jacobs, told nbc News that several transformative projects are underway and emphasised the community’s commitment to growth and development. The developments, some completed and others in progress, aim to […]
The City of Windhoek will host the New Year’s bash tomorrow in the Central Business District along Independence Avenue. The festivities will start at 12 o’clock in the afternoon. The New Year’s bash will feature performances from various artists, food stalls with local cuisines, and fireworks. The fireworks will take place at midnight for about […]
The Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) level national examination results for full-time and part-time candidates will be released on the 14th of January. nbc News spoke to the Education Ministry’s Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp. “The release of the NSSCO, as well as the Advance subsidiary results […]
Spending the final day of the year at church provides an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and seeking direction for the year ahead. Many find peace and renewal through prayer, worship, or quiet meditation during this time. Pastor Markus Nauiseb of Faith Dimension Kingdom Church emphasised the importance of dedicating this day to connecting with God, […]
