Today is Mother’s Day, a time when many children express their love with hugs and heartfelt words. However, not all mothers will experience these joys. The nbc News team visited the Windhoek Correctional Facility, where we spoke with mothers who are serving time. The Windhoek Correctional Facility walls are home to women, some of whom […]
To reach the age of 95 is no mean feat. It is an honour reserved for those who are truly blessed with the gift of long life and health. It is with these well-wishing and wise words that President Nangolo Mbumba congratulated Founding President Sam Nujoma on his birthday. Founding President Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma […]
The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in the Oshikoto Region and its stakeholders have proposed the re-introduction of a trimester system for schools from 2025 onwards. A total of 46 participants, including learners, teachers, parents, and the public at large, gathered on Monday at Ekulo Secondary School for a regional consultation meeting on the […]
The head of rural water supply in the Oshikoto Region, Stevenson Tuukondjele, has said people are becoming increasingly agitated over a lack of access to water and insulting them when visiting the ministry offices due to these challenges. Tuukondjele said in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday that several people from Eengodi, Okankolo, Nehale Lyampingana, […]
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) took a significant step in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) with the launch of a “Distress App”. This initiative aims to provide crucial support and assistance to individuals facing GBV incidents. The app, named the Distress Application (D-App), holds special significance as it was launched in […]
The Sam Nujoma Foundation is requesting Namibians to engage in an act of selfless service on May 12 in celebration of Founding President Sam Nujoma’s 95th birthday. In a media statement, the Foundation says that such acts will be a demonstration of unity, resilience, self-reliance, and capacity building across the nation. The Foundation says Namibia […]
The personal physician of the Founding President, Sam Nujoma, has dispelled rumours that he has died. Dr. Tshali Iithete informed nbc News that Nujoma was hospitalised last week but has since been discharged. Dr. Iithete has called on members of the public to desist from spreading false rumours, saying they’re damaging to the presidential family […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has inaugurated a 20-hectare crop and vegetable community garden in Outjo that is to be a key player in the agricultural sector in the Kunene Region, amidst the challenges of drought spells and food insecurity at household levels. Initiated in August 2019, with the first production only taking place in […]
An 18-year-old male was found in possession of a loaded firearm in Dorado Park in Windhoek. This and other crimes happened last night as police patrolled through the streets of Katutura. The teenager told police that he took the gun from his father’s safe without permission so he could assist a friend who was involved […]
One Economy Foundation honoured 60 nurses in the public and private sectors in an exquisite brunch ceremony held at the #BeFree Youth Campus in Windhoek. International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th. Nurses were given the platform to engage in a relaxing atmosphere and feel appreciated for their dedication to serving the nation […]
