Swapo Party’s Otjozondjupa Regional Leadership urged the Grootfontein Municipality to immediately stop the execution of the contract with Red Force Debt Management. The party’s regional coordinator, Imms Namaseb, says the party will also address their councillors from the Grootfontein Municipality for non-compliance. The party’s Otjozondjupa Regional Leadership also enlisted the Attorney General to scrutinise the […]
Employees of various companies and trades that the nbc News team spoke to are calling on the government to show its appreciation to its workers by offering gifts or lunch packs. On a beautiful public holiday, some workers are busy filling up their cars and celebrating the day with friends and family, while for others, […]
The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, says there is much that can be done to strengthen the relationship between the government and the trade unions. Nujoma says he intends to invite trade union leaders to meet in the near future to brief each other and explore concrete ways to support […]
A 38-year-old Namibian man was apprehended by Nshimwe security guards at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region while he was digging for copper cables. The suspect was handed over to the police, who charged him with theft. Two other suspects managed to escape arrest. The NORED Regional Manager for Operations in the Zambezi Region, Sylvester […]
Hostel dwellers at the Simataa Senior Secondary School in the Zambezi Region are breathing a sigh of relief following the donation of mattresses by the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN). Learners have been forced to make their beds on the bare floors. Simataa Senior Secondary School has a school population of 435 learners, and […]
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty, Eradication, and Social Welfare commemorated the belated International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in Women to Accelerate Progress.” The day was marked at Zilitene Area in Katima Rural. Speaking during the commemoration, Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu stated that to build a more just and equal society, more investment […]
The National Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) has donated agricultural equipment to the Office of the Omaheke Governor to assist in the establishment of a greenhouse at Farm Nuwehoop. The project, which is to produce food for children, has secured land from the Gobabis local authority as well as a vehicle, and NASRIA’s sponsorship is […]
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade is seeking input on policies that would accelerate economic growth, promote entrepreneurship, and create a conducive environment for investment. The minister, Lucia Iipumbu, sat down with the business community in Rundu for input on the draft Special Economic Zone Bill. “Special Economic Zones have proven to be effective instruments […]
The 12th session of the 6th National Council adjourned today and is set to reconvene in July. During this session, the upper house of Parliament reviewed and approved the Appropriation Bill without amendments, while also endorsing National Council standing committee reports. National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha expressed appreciation to MPs for their dedication and commitment […]
Namibia and Zambia have established a joint technical committee to look into the needs of Zambian nationals serving time in Namibian jails. This team will focus on determining if offenders want to complete the remainder of their sentences in Zambia. A total of 122 Zambian nationals are incarcerated in Namibia’s correctional facilities. Many of them […]
