The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has appointed an eight-member Veterinary Council of Namibia board. The Veterinary Council of Namibia is a statutory body that is responsible for regulating the standards of veterinary and veterinary para-professions in the country. The regulations of these professions are to ensure that the quality of veterinary […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) had its own blood donation campaign at its headquarters in the Northern Industrial Area in Windhoek on Thursday. This follows an appeal by the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NAMBTS) for the public to donate blood as NAMBTS is running low. The Marketing Officer of the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service, Frieda […]
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) is ready to fight for the betterment of Namibia and bring about change in the country. PDM encapsulates its unwavering dedication to addressing the pressing challenges that face the nation, such as corruption, poverty manifestation, unemployment, and the escalating cost of living. The PDM President, McHenry Venaani, made these remarks […]
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) awarded registration certificates to seven private higher education institutions. Institutions such as the University of Namibia (UNAM), the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Sunshine Private College, Lingua, Welwitchia University, Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary (NETS), Philippi Trust Namibia, and the African Leadership Institute were recognised for […]
Election registration is moving at a slow but progressive pace at registration points inland in the Kavango East and West regions. The nbc News team visited some registration points in both the Kavango East and West regions on the first day of registration on Monday. Both challenges and positive experiences were reported. These range from […]
President Nangolo Mbumbu says the ocean, on which billions of people depend, is under threat from climate change and the harmful activities of humans. Dr. Mbumba made this statement during the 32nd World Ocean Day commemoration held under the theme “Catalysing Action for Our Ocean and Climate” at Walvis Bay Independence Beach today. President Mbumba […]
Namibia is one of the countries that has made great improvements in public participation and transparency in its budget accountability process. This was revealed at Namibia’s Open Budget Survey launch in Windhoek. This is according to the 2023 Open Budget Survey Global Findings. Based on the survey’s open budget index score, scaled from zero to […]
Keetmanshoop Municipality employee Hansina Isaacks is threatening legal action after her employer failed to adjust her salary and benefits after she was promoted to a higher rank. She argues that the unpaid salary and benefits she is entitled to amount to N$1.3 million. Acting on behalf of Isaacks, Kahiriri Consultancy, in a letter of demand […]
With Namibia’s economy moving towards a positive trajectory, businesses and individuals must strategically position themselves within the production value chain to maximise their economic benefits. The sentiments were shared at the FNB Commercial Economic Breakfast titled “Gearing Up for the Future, 2025, and Beyond.” The Economic Breakfast, attended by key stakeholders, industry experts, and professionals, […]
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Namibia Tourism Board has resigned from the board. NTB, in a statement, said Janette Fourie, the chairperson, voluntarily resigned from NTB with immediate effect. Fourie served on the board from 2020 to 2023 as an ordinary director and was appointed chairperson for the current term, 2023 […]
