The government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have embarked on a journey to close the gap between disadvantaged and advantaged communities. The two parties held a workshop to deliberate on ways to address the plight of vulnerable children, communities, and people with disabilities. UNICEF and various government ministries have been working together to […]
The late rains towards the end of March have left farmers doubting the survival of their farming enterprises. On top of the late rains, farmers are unhappy with the rock-bottom prices they receive for their livestock at auctions. The nbc News team engaged some farmers in the communal areas of the region. A seasonal farmer […]
The Governor of Otjozondjupa Region, James Uerikua, together with NamWater, visited boreholes, aquifers, and reservoirs to reticulate water from storage sources, expand and upgrade the existing water network, and bring water closer to dry areas in the region. The main economic activity in Otjozondjupa is in the agricultural sector. The eastern part, with virgin land […]
The exciting first leg of the CAVB Zone 6 Beach Volleyball Tour showcased thrilling matches and exceptional talent at the DTS courts in Windhoek. South Africa emerged as the dominant force, clinching gold medals in both the women’s and men’s divisions, solidifying their prowess in the sport. Five nations, including South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Botswana, […]
The Frank Fredericks Foundation commemorated a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25th anniversary with a lively event on Sunday. Trustees of the Foundation gathered to reflect on the journey that began in April 1999, highlighting the impactful support provided to athletes through scholarships and initiatives dedicated to uplifting the sporting community. The presence of […]
Amateur boxer Gebhard Ipinge is on a mission to secure a spot at the upcoming Olympic Games and is now reaching out for financial assistance to compete in the 2nd World Olympic Qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand. Despite a challenging outing at the first Olympic Qualifiers in Italy last month, where all five Namibian boxers, including […]
The Namibia Aquatics Sport Federation President, Rian Steyn, expressed admiration for the participants’ outstanding performances at the 4-day Bank Windhoek Namibian National Long Course Swimming Championships. Considered a key event on the federation’s annual calendar, the Long Course Championships featured approximately 177 swimmers from the Masters and Open categories competing in events like the 50m […]
Martha Shivolo emerged victorious in the Spar Namibia Women’s Race 10km event held in Windhoek, showcasing her talent and determination on the track. The race saw a notable increase in participants, with nearly 1000 runners taking on the challenge at the Wanderers Sports Stadium. In addition to the competitive 10km race, runners also enjoyed the […]
Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has informed the party’s Central Committee members that they were meeting at the backdrop of a major event to unfold on the country’s political landscape. She was addressing the first ordinary Central Committee meeting of the year. In her address, Nandi-Ndaitwah lambasted Germany’s ambassador to Namibia, who allegedly discussed […]
The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, to prepare and propose amendments to Section 74(4) of the Electoral Act. This is in view of the review of Article 45 of the Constitution and Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act of 2014, which deals with […]
