Offenders at the Evaristus Shikongo Correctional Facility who are about to complete their sentence will now be moved into a home environment, which is the Minimum Units, in preparation for their release.  The pre-lease unit in Oshikoto was launched by Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi. The first of its kind […]

Early Childhood Development Centres in the informal parts of Windhoek benefited from a series of book donations designed to support children’s social and emotional development. The launch of the books was held at Happy Kids Kindergarten in Goreangab.  The storybooks are designed to support the social and emotional development of children while promoting literacy and […]

Residents living on the upper side of Rundu’s Satotwa location are unhappy after being without water for three years. Water supply issues in Rundu have been prevailing for years, and the upper side of Satotwa is no different.  Locals here often have to make use of the next village to meet their water needs. The […]

President Nangolo Mbumba describes the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a champion of justice, equity, and unity.

Former Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture Katrina Hanse-Himarwa was laid to rest in Mariental this morning.  The funeral was attended by President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other senior government officials. 

President Nangolo Mbumba has described the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa as a pivotal figure in the nation’s quest for freedom who was devoted to the pursuit of national development and accessible education. In a tribute read by Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa, Mbumba described Hanse-Himarwa as a distinguished servant and a diamond of the south. “We […]

nbc Cares, in collaboration with local partners, held a charity event aimed at giving back to the community. The heartwarming event is to distribute basic winter supplies to vulnerable community members during this harsh winter season. nbc Cares, in collaboration with local partners, handed out 100 blankets and 500 cups of soup, bread, and juice. […]

The regional workshop for African Public Accounts Committees held in Zambia last year dealt with critical issues and best practices essential for effective oversight. Key issues addressed included budget constraints, maintaining relationships with PACs, handling sensitive information, and enhancing the clarity and precision of questioning. UDF MP Sebastiaan !Gobs, who presented the report, submitted that […]

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, in collaboration with the World Food Programme and the Embassy of Brazil, undertook a site visit to the Stampriet Combined in Hardap, which is piloting an integrated food systems project. The project sees the school producing vegetables for the feeding project while simultaneously running a poultry project. The […]