President Hage Geingob says Namibians owe it to the sacrifices, heroes and heroines whose blood waters the freedom, to build a nation that restores the dignity of all. President Geingob said this in a media statement to pay tribute to the heroes and heroines whose lives were cut short during the Cassinga massacre. He said […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against Madagascar’s herbal tonic that its president claims can cure COVID-19. Other African countries such as Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau have made plans to import the tonic, which contains the artemisia plant, normally used to treat malaria.

The governor of Hardap Region joined the Namibian Police (NAMPOL) patrol during which he encouraged Mariental residents to adhere to measures to fight the spread of COVID-19. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in the Hardap Region joined the patrol and brings us this report.

The Governor of the Kavango East, Bonifatius Wakudumo wants elected and public officials to foster good working relations with traditional authorities. Wakudumo also stressed the importance of briefing traditional authorities before embarking on any projects in their areas of jurisdiction.

Health officials are hard at work tracing the contacts of a Namibian truck-driver, who tested positive for COVID-19 in Zambia. COVID-19 response official, Emmy-Else Ndevaetela says, the ministry has identified about 236 people, who they believe may have been in contact with the driver.

Less than 400 vendors will be accommodated when markets re-open at Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Arandis, Usakos and Omaruru. There are more than 1 300 formal and informal vendors operating in major towns in the Erongo Region.

With COVID-19 cases reaching unprecedented heights the world over, there are still no clear guidelines as to when the sporting world will be able to reclaim its space. Many global competitions have already been cancelled indefinitely or postponed, and the pandemic’s effect on Namibian sports has also been undeniable. This was discussed on Friday at […]

World Health Organisation (WHO) medical officer Dr Mary Brantuo said the virus stays on surfaces for about 72 hours. She, therefore, called on the public to dispose of off gloves and masks after use and use sanitisers regularly. Brantuo said there are guidelines to be followed when making the home-made masks, including the type of […]

All civil servants are expected to return to work on Tuesday 5 May after Government declared a state of emergency, which forced many employees to work from home. Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, I-Ben Nashandi talks to NBC News on civil servants returning to work.

President Hage Geingob has commended journalists for ensuring that valuable information on COVID 19 is shared with the public, as Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day. Geingob reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to guarantee freedom of the press.