Two civil society organisations have joined forces to create a project to enhance youth participation in democratic processes. The N$11 million-dollar project titled ‘Strengthening Democratic Participation: Namibia Needs Me’ is the collective brainchild of the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The project is aimed at enhancing participation in democratic processes […]
Omusati residents welcomed the much-awaited rain, which brought relief to both humans and animals. Some of those we spoke to at Omaulai village say they have been receiving showers for the past few days, but last night’s rainfall filled oshanas with water. Some crop farmers can, however, not start to plough their fields as some […]
In a dramatic turn of events, guards employed by the National Youth Security Service (NYSS), a state-owned entity under the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service, have taken to the streets in protest. The demonstration is fueled by allegations that the company has failed to uphold its commitment to paying a minimum wage of […]
The Karasburg West Constituency Office has provided temporary accommodation to 57 households whose reed houses were destroyed by fire at Aussenkehr farms early Tuesday morning. The fire also claimed the life of 27-year-old Willem Shiyoleni. Karasburg West Constituency Councillor Taimi Amakali confided that the displaced fire victims will be housed in temporary shelters. She said […]
Swapo Party MP in the National Council, Richard !Gaoseb, has tabled a motion in the National Council to address the adverse impact of hubbly bubbly, also known as hooka, on the health and well-being of Namibia’s youth. The proposed debate includes exploring the negative health effects, substance analysis, and the Ministry of Health and Social […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has resolved to focus on literacy and numeracy skills in the lower primary school phases to lay a strong foundation for tertiary education. Deputy Minister Faustina Calley said this when she outlined the ministry’s future plans during the President’s media briefing on Monday. Among the issues the ministry […]
The Executive Director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology says every effort was made to avoid the May 2021 strike at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. Dr. Audrin Mathe appeared before the public hearing of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources on the nbc strike. Of particular concern to the Standing Committee was […]
Namibia is ready to fully participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, which is set to start in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has lined up a series of engagements on the sidelines of the meeting. nbc’s Blanche Goreses spoke to NIPDB’s Executive Director […]
Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha says there is an urgent need to renovate the Windhoek Correctional Facility. The Ombudsman, accompanied by an observor team, made a late afternoon visit to the male section of the Windhoek Correctional Facility. Following his visit there, he was satisfied with the general cleanliness; however, he says there is a need for […]
Trial-awaiting former ministers Bernard Esau and Sacky Shangala have expressed disappointment in Namibia’s criminal justice system, claiming that all they did was execute their ministerial functions and not conspire to commit corruption, money laundering, and racketeering. They told the Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha, who visited the Windhoek Correctional Facility to inspect the conditions of the cells […]
