Peaceful demonstration planned to raise awareness on the impact of climate change in Namibia

There are few ecosystems in the world that have not been impacted by humans. Climate change brought about by human activities can eliminate species and disrupt natural processes, degrading or even destroying complex local webs of life. Against this alarming background, the environmental movement ‘Fridays For Future’, together with other environmental organisations, businesses, schools and […]

13 Die in minibus accident near Kalkfeld

Thirteen people died late Friday afternoon when a minibus carrying 42 occupants overturned near Kalkfeld. It is alleged that the driver lost control after a tyre burst. The group was travelling from Okamatapati to Swakopmund for a church event. Several others sustained serious to minor injuries and were taken to the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. The […]

NBC DG disappointed over Finance Minister’s assessment of the broadcaster’s financial woes

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation’s (NBC) Director General Stanley Similo is disappointed in the way the Minister of Finance Calle Schlettwein expressed himself about the financial woes of the NBC in a weekly newspaper. The NBC has introduced austerity measures, including the reduction in broadcasting hours and the suspension of a number of programmes as part of […]

Geingob appoints Euclides Mukendwa as NYS Commissioner

President Hage Geingob has appointed Euclides Joseph Mumbone Mukendwa as Commissioner of the National Youth Service, Mukendwa replaces Onesmus Upindi. A statement from the presidency said the appointment is effective from 1 October. The statement said Mukendwa has vast experience, having served previously in several managerial positions including as a Regional Director of the Allan […]