Renowned musician Sadrag Theofilus Nakale was buried in his home village of Ekoka in the Ohangwena Region. The late Nakale was part of the Sadrag, Mesag, and Abednego triplets. Reports state that they were the first triplets born at Onandjokwe Lutheran Hospital 60 years ago. The trio, who were comedians, loved singing together, especially at […]
A group of 224 Cadet Constables are on a six-month police basic training course at the Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre in the Omaheke Region. The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, who was speaking at the official opening of the training, says the success of the training is expected to […]
Offenders who took part in the National Skills Competition at Ongwediva are grateful for the opportunity to engage with the community and learn new skills. Four offenders from the Windhoek Correctional Facility competed in different skill trades at the just-ended National Skills Competition. Elifas Tobias, who has been behind bars for more than 20 years, […]
Social protection coverage remains severely limited in Africa, despite the existence of social protection policies. This was evident from the contributions made during the International Council on Social Welfare Africa Seminar that was held in the capital. Africa currently boasts the lowest social protection coverage globally, with only 17% of the continent’s total population benefiting […]
A Zambian national, aged 25, died at the scene of a vehicle accident in the Zambezi Region on Thursday afternoon after the bus he was a passenger in overturned. Ten other occupants of the minibus are currently fighting for their lives in Lusaka Military Hospital after being rushed to the Katima Mulilo on Thursday. Zambian […]
The National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development has taken a proactive stance to formally investigate the key factors contributing to the high failure rate observed in the 2022 national examinations. The Vice-Chairperson of the Committee, Betheul Tjaveondja, made this commitment during a public hearing involving stakeholders from the education sector […]
With just one day remaining until the conclusion of the Windhoek Agricultural, Livestock, and Motor Show, local entrepreneurs have seized the opportunity to showcase their products and strive for profitability at this grand event. The showgrounds have become a bustling hub for a diverse range of participants, including traditional food stalls, automobile enthusiasts, skilled technicians, […]
With a rich historical backdrop and a strategic location along the B1 national road and Trans Caprivi highway, Otjozondjupa’s governor emphasised the need for increased economic activities to foster development in Otavi. Governor James Uerikua made these remarks during the inauguration of the NaTis learner licence testing and driving licence renewal centre in the town. […]
28 September is commemorated as Worlds Rabies Day. Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease affecting the central nervous system. Domestic dogs are the most common method that rabies is typically transfered to humans. The Katutura community joined hands with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to launch World Rabies Day, towards developing […]
Vocational Training Centres Continue to play a pivotal role in the National Skills Competition. nbc News caught up with some VTCs at the competition to gauge their views on the role they play in the TVET sector. Most of the competitors taking part in the 3rd National Skills Competition are from vocational training centres across […]
