The Vice President has commended the unwavering commitment of healthcare professionals and the security cluster to providing essential services and maintaining law and order during the festive holidays. Nangolo Mbumba delivered the annual Christmas Day message. “As we celebrate Christmas, some of our fellow citizens are braving the mammoth tasks of national responsibilities. Our nurses, […]
Swakopmund has already drawn a substantial number of visitors, leading to a shortage of available parking space. This influx is proving beneficial for the local economy. nbc News reporter Stefan |Uirab interviewed Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes to shed light on the situation.
Hitch-hikers in Swakopmund find themselves in a predicament as they contend with inflated transportation prices, leaving them stranded at no-hitchhiking zones and service stations. As the demand for travel surges during the festive season, transport owners have raised prices, leaving many people, stranded with belongings and accompanied by children, waiting for rides. The usual hustle […]
Tourist safety takes center stage as preparations for the festive season are underway. The Erongo police, in collaboration with key stakeholders, are diligently working around the clock to guarantee the protection of individuals from criminal activities during the holiday season. nbc’s coastal reporter, Stefan |Uirab, engaged Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Police Unit Commander for Community […]
A 23-year-old Ziggy Shivute’s dreams of joining the Namibian Defence Force were shattered after being shortlisted for training recruits, only to be sent home with an alleged medical misdiagnosis. Ziggy Shivute, the oldest of four siblings, eagerly anticipated the opportunity to serve in the NDF. However, his excitement was short-lived when NDF medical doctors claimed […]
In Kongola, a fervent call for justice resonates as residents demand immediate action against implicated top management officials of the Zambezi regional council embroiled in a staggering N$4.7 million corruption scandal. This protest comes after the regional council recommended at a special meeting in October that one of the six accused, Chief Regional Officer Regina […]
As the year draws to a close, Association of Local Authorities Namibia (ALAN) President Samuel !Oë-Amseb says councils and village settlements across the country have worked tirelessly to deliver services to their residents amidst the challenges of full funding for development projects. !Oë-Amseb expressed these views during an interview with nbc News at Tsumeb. !Oë-Amseb […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism’s Executive Director says poaching of rhinos and elephants in Namibia has decreased significantly over the years. This year, Teofilus Nghitila says 48 rhinos and eight elephants were poached. Nghitila says this year’s poaching statistics are better compared to 2018, when 84 rhinos and 27 elephants were poached. He […]
People flocked to shopping malls in Oshakati in the Oshana Region to do shopping for Christmas. Surprisingly, this year witnessed less traffic congestion in town compared to previous years. Some individuals who couldn’t complete their shopping during the week found their way to various food and clothing outlets to fulfil their Christmas needs. Popular food […]
It was Emperor Caesar Augustus who famously ordered everyone to return home for registration, leading to the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Similarly, around this time of the year, Windhoek tends to transform into a ghost town as Namibians also flock to their hometowns. Roadblocks at the city’s exit points continue to be a […]
