Some 5,042 police officers will be deployed to 2,521 polling teams, covering 4,677 polling stations countrywide, in preparation for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Wednesday. This is according to a joint media statement issued by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) and the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). “The deployment aims to ensure safety […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has reminded officers that they are required to prove that the time they put into completing their courses was not in vain. Dr. Mbumba, as Commander in Chief, conferred pass symbols on 30 senior officers who graduated from a Senior Command and Staff Course. The graduation ceremony was held at the Namibia […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has introduced the Education Sector Strategic Plan for 2023-2030, an ambitious roadmap designed to address systemic challenges and align Namibia’s education system with global trends and local socio-economic needs. The plan, developed after extensive consultations following the 2022 National Conference on Education, was presented by Education Minister Anna […]
The farming community is encouraged to transform farming practices to mitigate the impact of climate change. This call was made by the Marketing and Communication Officer at Agri-Transform, Ismael Henock, while speaking at the Farmers Information Day at Gobabis. Henock said it is high time for agriculturalists to use more drought-resistant crops. Farmers also need to […]
The buildup to the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections has been intense and interesting. And, as D-day approaches, the nbcNews Team took to the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) southern campus in Keetmanshoop to ask students which election issues are important to them, and need immediate action. Students say they have prioritised key issues for […]
The manager at Musese Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region says ongoing power cuts, high demand charges, and exorbitant import fees are hampering significant progress at the irrigation project. Winni Metzger briefed President Nangolo Mbumba during a presentation on the successes and challenges of the project during the president’s visit to the irrigation project […]
In an effort to promote education and preserve Namibia’s rich history, the Hifikepunye Pohamba Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Namibia, has presented the recently launched autobiography, “Footprints of Hifikepunye Pohamba,” to northern communities. The event, held at the Hifikepunye Pohamba campus, attracted traditional and political leaders, business personalities, teachers, and students, all of […]
Vice President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, inaugurated the new education office complex in the Ohangwena region, emphasising that it symbolizes more than just infrastructure; it marks a national milestone aimed at improving the quality of education and bringing services closer to the people. Construction of the Ministry of Education’s office complex in Eenhana began […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is dedicated to enhancing food security and fostering a sustainable environment by providing horticulture and agricultural conservation training to farmers in the ||Kharas Region. Currently, forty-seven participants are taking part in the training, which is organized by the Ministries of Agriculture and Youth. The training also includes […]
The staff at Kapani Combined School are seeking assistance from both the Ministry of Education and the local business community to enhance the school’s infrastructure. The school serves learners from the local area and surrounding villages and is in urgent need of facilities to improve the learning and teaching experience. Among the most pressing needs […]
