Not only are essential workers missing out on quality time with their families, but so are some destitute, who rely on discarded food and other materials. Those who live at the Swakopmund dumpsite go about their daily lives, hoping to gather more food given the festive season. It’s Family Day, but for the residents of […]
While residents and visitors of Rundu celebrated Christmas, the police were on the ground to maintain peace and order in the town. A police operation for the festive season is ongoing in Rundu and surrounding areas, to make sure peace and security are maintained. The nbc News team accompanied the operation, which was led by […]
Some residents at Sikubi in the Sibbinda Constituency are spending the festive season without a roof over their heads after they were blown away and damaged by the stormy weather during the week. The rain caused damage to furniture and clothing, while food, school books, and other items were soaked by the rain. About 15 […]
A case of arson and an alternative charge of murder were opened at the Wanaheda Police Station against a 30-year-old woman who set a shack alight at Windhoek’s Okahandja Park, resulting in the deaths of her boyfriend and a female companion. The gruesome incident happened early this morning. According to Nampol spokeswoman Kauna Shikwambi, the […]
The Namibian Police are appealing to the public to exercise extreme caution when around water sources. The warning follows increased drowning incidents around the country in the past few days. Nampol’s National Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, is appealing to all not to underestimate the level and power of water. In the same vein, Deputy […]
Thirteen bouncing babies were delivered at the two state hospitals in the capital on Christmas morning. The nursing staff at the Katutura State Hospital were in a cheerful mood; on Christmas day, they saw the deliveries of nine girls and two boys, all healthy. Registered nurse Kristofina Amaambo says the feeling of delivering Christmas babies […]
Some fishermen at Gobabis say the Tilda Viljoen Dam near the town is not safe to cross for those who don’t know their way around. nbc’s video journalist Tuarimbara Kasuto spoke to some fishermen and residents of Gobabis. The residents are using the place for recreational activities, and others are fishing in the river […]
The holiday season is usually a time to cash in for the business-minded, and although people leave the city, it brings a lot of benefits to hairdressers, barbers, and nail technicians, just to mention a few. But for some, like Jukla Kaatondoka, a Windhoek-based tailor, the busy holiday season means a slowdown in business. “During […]
Windhoek seems somewhat deserted as many of the capital’s residents, as a norm, travel from mid-December to mid-January, to other parts of the country to celebrate the festive holiday season. The lack of smoke at the braai stands and the sound of sizzling meat on coals make it evident that Windhoek residents have indeed left […]
Dune 7 in Walvis Bay has reopened to the public and will be operating from eight o’clock in the morning to seven o’clock in the evening every day. This follows after the Tourism Ministry with co-funding from the Game Product Trust Fund renovated facilities and gave it a facelift.
