Business has been slow for vendors in Windhoek this festive season due to a lack of customers. Many, who the nbc news spoke to expressed their disappointment over poor sales. The festive period is usually the peak season for many vendors but it was not the case this year.
Namibians must write about their own life experiences. This will assist in developing a reading culture among citizens, says a local author, Alfeus Benjamin. Benjamin, who recently published a book ‘Die Nuwe Skoolhoof’ says real Namibian stories need to be told while people are still alive.
The Otjiwarongo Municipality has this year eliminated the bucket system in various extensions to improve sanitation in the town. Servicing of land and improved road infrastructure are also some of remarkable changes made. An estimated 2 000 units of ablution facilities were constructed which consist of flushing toilets, hand basins and communal showers in five […]
Kenya’s former Prime Minister and opposition party leader, Raila Odinga has commended the Namibian government for ensuring safety for holidaymakers during the festive period. Odinga and his family, who are on holiday at Swakopmund, paid a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos.
The construction of a seven-kilometers access road to the Omagalanga Combined School and a clinic as well as a kindergarten in the Omusati Region came to a standstill due to non-payments to the contractors. The feeder road will be a relief to residents, as many are cut-off from accessing schools and clinics due to floods.
The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) issued about 90 permits valued at over N$44 million to international production houses. Chairperson of the Namibia Film Commission Board Joel Haikali revealed this during an interview with nbc news. The NFC issued the permits during the period of April until November this year.
Car guards are often looked down upon and are often unappreciated by clients. NBC reporter Franklin Muningirua spoke to some car guards in the capital to find out about their daily lives. Car guards can be found in almost every public parking lot in Namibia.
The Namibian youth find themselves in a survival race due to challenges such as high unemployment, inequality and poverty rates in the country. The chairperson of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tomas Iindji raised these concerns during an interview with nbc news.
Namib Mills has applied to the Biosafety Council for a permit to place genetically modified maize on the market. This move has caused an outcry amongst local consumers, who are now signing a petition to stop the issuing of such a permit. NBC TV News spoke to the General Manager for Innovation and Technology Development […]
The clock is ticking towards the dawn of 2019 and hopes for a better new year. NBC’s Franklin Muningirua took to the streets of Windhoek to gauge the opinion and what made headlines in 2018 for some.
