The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has started preparing for this weekend’s by-election in Oshakati East of Oshana Region. ECN Returning Officer for the constituency says 105 election officials and more than 200 party agents attended training Monday. Efraim Iiyambo says preparations are on track for holding of the by-election at the town this weekend. […]

The Usakos Town Council has announced a closed bid auction of yet-to-be serviced erven at the town. A closed-bid auction is defined as a type of auction in which all bidders submit closed or sealed bids to the auctioneer, in this case the Usakos Town Council.

The //Kharas Regional Council officially handed over 17 pit latrines build at a cost of N$250 000 to families of Klein-Karas settlement. At the hand-over ceremony, Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency Councillor, Elias Kharuxab said the region, despite limited funds, is on track to provide all its inhabitants with improved sanitation.

Urban and Rural Development Minister Peya Mushelenga has called on students to take the lead against regionalism and tribalist tendencies. Dr Mushelenga made the call at the opening of the Unam Cultural Festival at the Rundu Campus.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) says poverty eradication, provision of health, agriculture and education as well as land delivery are priority areas the party will focus on if elected into power. This came to light at the party’s Electoral College held at Karibib.

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) wrapped up its election campaign for the upcoming by-election in the Oshakati East Constituency. It’s candidate, Festus Shaduva, promised to prioritise the needs of the people in the constituency.

With unemployment affecting most of the youth, a group of young people of Okahumba in Okakarara Constituency are doing all they can to survive. The group uses available natural resources, including underground precious stones, to build houses.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts will discuss with Government on whether the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation should run as a public or commercial entity. This sentiment was shared during the public hearing on NBC’s accounts for the financial year 2016/2017.

On 01 April 1989, the day on which all hostilities between South African occupation forces and Swapo’s People’s Liberation Army was to be ceased, renewed fighting broke out at Ondeshifilwa and Okahenge village between the belligerent forces. As Namibians commemorate Heroes Day next week, NBC News visited the Okahenge and Ondeshifillwa villages to reflect on […]

A group of learners from Maria Mwengere Senior Secondary school in Kavango East Region paid a courtesy call on Founding President Sam Nujoma on his farm near Otavi. The visit is part of the learner’s 10-days educational tour that includes paying tribute to heroes and heroines as Namibia commemorates Heroes Day next week.