Christmas around the world is celebrated and rejoiced by many with a Santa Claus, Christmas trees and red and green decorations included to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ but what does the festive season mean to the less fortunate. NBC’s Franklin Muningirua visited some informal settlements in the city to find out how people […]
Namibia ranks amongst the highest in road accidents in the world, therefore advanced technology seems to be the latest solution to monitor traffic and crashes. Aerial surveillance technologies such as those mostly used in military operations in other nations, is the route local traffic controllers are taking.
Men speaking out against violence is almost a societal taboo, but with David Kalenga – it’s a different case. After going through two years of what he says was emotional and physical abuse at the hands of his now ex-wife, David decided to seek help at such places as the police’s women and child abuse […]
Illegal vendors operating from under the bridge at Wernhil Park shopping mall will now operate from a permanent structure following the completion of a new open market. Located next to the shopping mall, the new market will accommodate about 77 traders.
Windhoek residents are urged not to use fireworks in residential areas, or at public places – to avoid injuries and headaches for pet owners.
The Ministry of Public Enterprises has introduced rigorous measures for the approval of business plans, relating to public enterprises. Parties interested in joining the public sector therefore need to do their homework and prove their sustainability – before they can expect to get a green light.
The crime situation in the Ohangwena region is said to be manageable. However, the top five crimes of concern in the region are assault, theft, house breaking, rape and murder. Ohangwena region recorded a reduction in its 2015 crime rate compared to 20132014 but crime is expected to increase in 2016.
The road safety campaign has been strengthened with a donation of ten new hand-held breathalysers valued at more than N$87 000. The new devices are able to detect alcohol volume from a distance, an advance that makes it unnecessary for law enforcement officials to require suspects to blow into them for a reading. Another unique […]
Retired reverend Junias Vaino Kaapanda was laid to rest at Omugulu-Gwoombashe National Heritage Site in the Omusati Region on Thursday. Founding President, Sam Nujoma described him as “a brave man who never wavered”. Political activist and founding member of Swapo, the fearless pastor of Tsandi Evangelical Lutheran Church made significant contributions to the People’s Liberation […]
Renate Potgieter, a student at the Walvis Bay Private School, scooped the National Open Scholarship Grade 12 Higher-Level Category prize. Potgieter will be awarded N$2 000 for her achievement.
