The Government has adopted four stages of restrictions, in conformity with global guidelines on the national response to COVID-19 and to flatten the curve.

Today marks exactly one month, since the COVID-19 Communications Centre, at the Khomas Regional Council, came into operation. The centre, fronted by Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofilus, has been the heart for all verified information related to the pandemic. NBC Executive Producer, Peter Denk compiled this special report on the COVID-19 […]

Air Namibia will resume local flights from next Wednesday, following the announcement of stage two of the state of emergency that allows for internal travel. The national airline, however, says, regional and international flights remain suspended until further notice.

The absence of a truck port in Walvis Bay has increased the risk of spreading COVID-19. NAMPORT acting chief executive officer Kevin Harry says truck drivers coming in and out of the harbour town could intermingle with residents and spread the virus, due to the lack of a parking facility.

Major trade unions have condemned what they described as “unfriendly behaviour” by some employers whom they accuse of taking unilateral decisions against their employees outside the agreement adopted by various stakeholders. The National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) and the Trade Union Congress of Namibian (TUCNA) workers say members of the Namibian Employers Federation (NEF) […]

President Hage Geingob has commended the United States (US) Government for providing N$100 million to help Namibia fight the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to President Donald Trump, Geingob said the donation is symbolic of the longstanding relationship shared between Namibia and the US, build on mutual respect and commitment to the principles of freedom, […]

The executive chairperson of the Namibia Media Trust (NMT), Gwen Lister said journalists must be able to report without interference from Government or special interests. She said, “let’s celebrate journalists today.” In terms of media self-regulating, the veteran journalist said free and independent media is an indispensable pillar of democracy, adding that most journalists adhere […]

On Thursday, 30 April, President Hage Geingob announced the lifting of the national lockdown on Monday evening. On Tuesday, the country will enter Stage 2, a gradual re-opening under strict precautions. Part of that is the re-opening of schools. Dr Peya Mushelenga, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, provides more clarity.

Local authorities in the Erongo Region have decided to procure face masks from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as one way of supporting entrepreneurs.

The country’s events industry, like many others, has also been brought to its knees by the Coronavirus pandemic. Across the board, catering, décor and event management have been crippled with a further announcement by President Hage Geingob of an extended state of emergency causing further trauma to the embattled sector.