Residents of Tsumeb are advised to continue boiling water for consumption. This was said by the town’s chief executive officer, Victoria Kapenda. Since last year, Tsumeb residents have been having serious water issues as a result of underground water contamination. Dundee Precious Metals, which operates a copper smelting plant in the town, also confirmed that […]
The founder of a private mental health clinic, Care Unit in Rundu, says more residents are becoming aware of the benefits of looking after their mental health. Berthiliah Simbaranda-Vistor says the stigma that was once associated with seeking help is slowly wearing off. Care Unit opened its doors about a year ago. Even though there […]
The 14 people arrested in a swoop operation on October 4 on charges of transnational internet fraud and trafficking in persons appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court this afternoon. The case was postponed to February 15, 2024 for further investigations, and bail was refused to all. Of those arrested, many of those deemed foreigners were […]
In the run-up to the 2024 general elections, Omusati Regional Police Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson and senior police management in the region engaged the Swapo Party and Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) in a round table discussion. Commissioner Basson says that with the upcoming 2024 general elections, they found it necessary to inform and educate […]
Businesses in Swakopmund are being urged to improve their security measures. The directive was issued during a safety and security meeting aimed at addressing safety concerns in the town. The town’s mayor, Dina Namubes, says that while people feel safe wherever they live, work, or spend their free time, this is not the situation in […]
The acting CEO of Keetmanshoop Municipality, Catherine Boois, has resigned with immediate effect on Friday. Boois, an Economic Development Manager at Mariental, was seconded as an acting CEO for a three-month period in February this year. She had her contract renewed, which was set to expire at the end of this month. Boois did not […]
A 23-year-old Gobabis resident, Denzil Davids, appeared in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court, charged with the murder of Yolande McCallum, the mother of a man with whom he previously fought. Davids was denied bail, and his case was postponed to February 12, 2024. It is alleged that Davids followed McCallum’s son to her house following a […]
October 5th is World Teachers’ Day. It is celebrated every year to recognise the important role that teachers play in education. Our nbc News team visited Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School in Rundu and compiled this report. 33-year-old Tuhafeni Michael is the only teacher offering integrated performance arts in the north-eastern region. The subject is […]
Today is World Teachers’ Day, dedicated to recognising the efforts and contributions made by educators. The Speaker of the Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, took a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of teachers to society in the National Assembly. “Today is the day that we will remember when we think about our teachers, and […]
The United States of America will soon unveil the new building of the diplomatic mission in Windhoek. Our nbc News team spoke to the US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, following a courtesy visit by President Hage Geingob at State House.
