Continued copper wire theft is worrisome and hampering progress in Otjiwarongo’s new Extension 12 residential area. The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor’s (CENORED) Corporate Communications and Marketing Officer, Charlie Matengu, says criminal rings are targeting vacant or foreclosed homes as they are a lucrative source of installed copper. “These are copper-thirsty criminals roaming around, targeting […]
Namibia has received an award from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in recognition of its remarkable progress towards reaching the UNAIDS 95–95–95 targets and progress towards ending the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2030. The award was presented by the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy, who […]
Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson, Marlyn Mbakera, says they are hard at work to improve living conditions at Kalkfeld Settlement and move it towards Village Council status. Council is busy introducing various developmental projects related to housing, water, and sewer connections, as well as empowering self-employed individuals. Mbakera says the council has since 2021 allocated […]
A three-judge Supreme Court bench has dashed all hopes of bail for six ‘Fishrot’ accused when it dismissed their appeal against the High Court’s refusal to grant bail. The appellants challenged a discrepancy between the transcribed version and the signed version of April 11, 2022, judgment. However, the Supreme Court ordered in its judgment that […]
NamWater has started attending to the Okakarara Constituency’s water crisis regarding the build-up of calcium and magnesium minerals in their water. The Okakarara Constituency Councillor Ramana Mutjavikua stated that the build-up of calcium and magnesium minerals in the water has negatively affected the town’s operations. The situation has forced the council to estimate the residents’ […]
The Saint Paul College hosted the 2023 Chess National Schools Championship on Saturday in the capital in the capital. Over 20 schools from all the 14 regions participated. This year’s Chess National Schools Championship has brought together 5 zones and over 20 schools across the country. Players gave it their all to progress from preliminary […]
In a major development in the ‘Fishrot’ fishing quota fraud and corruption case, the Supreme Court has dismissed the bail appeals of six of the men charged in the case. The decision was announced earlier today. Former Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala, his business partner James Hatuikulipi, former Fishcor Chief Executive Officer Mike Nghipunya, Pius Mwatelulo, […]
Health and Social Services Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has urged his ministry staff to redouble their efforts in executing their shared mandate of providing quality health services and welfare to the citizens. Opening his ministry’s management staff workshop in Windhoek on Monday, Dr. Shangula stressed the need for improved service delivery. While commending the achievements […]
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) recorded four robberies in Windhoek’s Katutura residential area last week. According to a NamPol crime report issued on Sunday, a 22-year-old female Chinese national was allegedly robbed at Single Quarters in Vicky Ipinge Street around 10h00 on Tuesday. Unknown suspects allegedly attacked the complainant and pointed a knife at her […]
The menstrual cycle affects all female athletes differently. Some gain energy, while others feel unwell or tired. NBC Sport met with Brave Gladiators’ defender Veronica Van Wyk, who spoke about her own experience. This is Veronica Van Wyk, the Brave Gladiators’ defender. She started playing Football when she was ten years old. Van Wyk, who […]
