There is a need to develop innovative ways to address the issues of human-wildlife conflict (HWC). These were the sentiments of Zambezi Region Governor, Alufea Sampofu, during an interview with nbc News at the National Human-Wildlife Conflict. Zambezi is one of the regions where residents are terrorised by wild animals that destroy their crop fields. […]

Over a hundred residents of Katutura in the capital, through a committee, are demanding from the City of Windhoek that they write off their water and electricity debts. The committee also wants the removal of Red Force as a debt collector. Speaking at a media briefing, the Chairperson of the Committee, Benistus Kandundu, said the […]

Members of the Landless Peoples’ Movement (LPM) stormed into the Keetmanshoop Police Station last night after one of their members alerted them that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials were allegedly offloading sensitive election material without the presence of party officials. They claimed the move was compromising the fair outcome of the Keetmanshoop Rural […]

President Hage Geingob says the important role of nurses, their selfless commitment and sacrifices cannot go unappreciated. Geingob joined in to commemorate International Nurses Day. International Nurses Day is celebrated annually worldwide, to recognise the contribution of nurses to healthcare and raises awareness of the crucial role they play in promoting general health and wellness. […]

Founding President Sam Nujoma is celebrating his 94th birthday today. President Hage Geingob is among the first citizens to send well wishes to Nujoma, saying the nation celebrates the valiant son, whose bravery was unwavering in the pursuit of the Namibian revolution. Nujoma was born on 12 May 1929, at Etunda Village in the Omusati […]

The Rundu Intermediate Hospital has awarded a certificate of appreciation to its High Care Unit. This came after the department took first place overall in service delivery at the hospital. The pediatric unit and the pre-mature unit came in second and third place, respectively. The Rundu Intermediate Hospital used International Nurses Day to award the […]

The Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) has given managers until May 23rd to report the number of correctional officers with visible tattoos. In an internal memo, NCS threatened that future potential candidates with visible tattoos would not be considered for employment. In an interview with nbc Radio Current Affairs, Assistant Commissioner Salmi Hangula stated that the […]

The Director of Primary Health Care Services in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Naemi Shoopala, has called on all nurses to evolve and sharpen their technology skills as the world becomes increasingly digitised. Shoopala said this during the commemoration of International Nurses Day at the Katutura Hospital. Shoopala touched on the importance of […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the Roads Authority (RA), Conrad Lutombi, has rubbished claims that he awarded the Usakos-Karibib road construction tender to Chinese nationals. His response follows allegations that the company gives preference to foreign contractors at the expense of locals. Lutombi addressed a media briefing in Swakopmund, saying the county will not compromise […]

South Korea is lobbying Namibia for its support in its bid to host the World Expo 2030. Park Heong-joon, who is the Special Envoy of South Korea’s President, Yoon Suk Yeol, delivered an official letter to the State House. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila received the letter on behalf of President Hage Geingob. South Korea is […]