The police at Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, are concerned about the possible health hazard at the station emanating from an overflowing manhole. The station commander, Inspector Charles Mayumbelo, says that the manhole has been overflowing for years. Mayumbelo says the blockage and overflow have now become a weekly problem with no permanent solution. “We have […]
Ascension Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. According to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, and then remained on Earth for 40 days before ascending into heaven. Ascension Day is observed on the 40th day after Easter Sunday, […]
Advocate Bience Gawanas has been honored by the Humanitarian Awards Global as one of Africa’s most impactful change makers for 2022. A change maker of note nationally and globally Advocate Gawanas continues to not only make a mark in this world but ensures change through her advocacy. She shares about the award but more importantly, […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources is dismayed by the disparities in accommodation for Chinese nationals and Namibians who work at a lithium mine near Uis. The committee is further concerned that there are no skills transfers happening because the Chinese nationals with qualifications, do not speak English. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural […]
An 18-year-old learner from Ashipala Secondary School in Omusati Region was arrested after she allegedly killed her newborn child at the school’s hostel. Police preliminary investigations reveal that the suspect gave birth to a baby boy and stuffed toilet paper in the baby’s mouth, suffocating him. She then wrapped the baby in her t-shirt and […]
Many Namibians are migrating from urban to rural areas in search of greener pastures, but the hope of finding employment is never possible. nbc News reporter Stefan Uirab visited the town of Henties Bay, where many people are living below the poverty line. Even in the heart of the town, shanty houses can be seen […]
On this quiet morning, when most people were still asleep, others made their way to church to observe Ascension Day. Those who nbc News team spoke to described Ascension Day as a time of hope as they await the return of Jesus Christ. According to Christian belief, today marks the 40th day after Jesus Christ’s […]
President Hage Geingob described the late Nahas Mukwaita Ndevahoma as a community activist for social change, a passionate educator, and a patriot who dedicated his life to the liberation of Namibia. The 81-year-old Ndevahoma, who was conferred an official funeral, was buried at Okongo in Ohangwena Region. Ndevahoma became a teacher at the age of […]
The Lotteries Board of Namibia (LBN) is cautioning the public that the multi-million dollar online real estate lottery, the Namibia Property Raffle Project, has not been approved by the board and is thus operating illegally. The board’s warning comes after inquiries by the public regarding the operation of the Namibia Property Raffle Project. LBN Chairman […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Roads Authority (RA), Conrad Lutombi, says the institution needs about N$15 billion to carry out its five-year integrated strategic business plan. Lutombi says most of this funding would come from the line ministry, as well as road user charges through the Road Fund Administration and loans and grants from […]
