MET inaugurates various infrastructure worth N$80 million in Luderitz

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) has inaugurated infrastructure worth N$80 million in Luderitz today. Minister Pohamba Shifeta said the infrastructure will enable the ministry to effectively and efficiently manage the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park and it’s support zone. The infrastructure consist of 25 staff houses, a range office, renovated MET offices in […]

Diergaardt appointed as caretaker coach of NRU

UNAM Rugby club coach Johan Diergaardt has been appointed as caretaker coach of the Namibia Rugby Union, effective from Tuesday the 12th of November. This was confirmed to the NBC Sport desk by the President of the NRU Corrie Mensah telephonically on Friday. Diergaardt’s appointment follows the resignation of coach Phil Davis shortly after the […]

NANASO proposes six month maternity leave

The director of Namibia Networks of AIDS Service Organisations (NANASO) Sandy Tjaronda is proposing that maternity leave be extended from three to six months to allow exclusive breastfeeding for new mothers. Tjaronda was speaking at a media workshop focusing on nutrition to share ideas with journalist on the importance of nutrition values.

Samherji CEO steps down

The chief executive officer (CEO) of the Icelandic fishing conglomerate Samherji has been suspended from his post following allegations of corruption in his company’s activities in Namibia. Þorsteinn Már Baldvinsson is temporarily stepping down as director of Samherji while the company waits for the results of its internal investigation into the workings of its subsidiaries […]