The Fonteintjie Fish Farming Community Project at Keetmanshoop has almost lost all its fish stock due to a power outage. The power outage came as a result of an electricity supply disconnection for the project by Keetmanshoop Municipality in December last year because of an unpaid debt of more than N$1 million. The […]
The Police reiterates its commitment to road safety through strict law enforcement and community awareness initiatives, urging everyone to contribute to safer roads. Amidst the festive season, the Namibian Police Force has unveiled comparative road traffic crash statistics for the period November 17th to January 1st. While a decrease in fatalities offers a glimmer of […]
The Roads Authority’s Transportation Executive Officer, Sydney Boois, says he is happy that road users are utilising the services of the Mobile Vehicle Testing Station. The testing station is used by the Roads Authority’s Traffic Law Enforcement Team during the festive season and beyond. It will be stationed at the Oshikoto roadblock until Friday before […]
The Roads Authority (RA) is on a road trip to create awareness about the Mobile Vehicle Testing Station. nbc News team visited the Otjiwarongo Roadlock, where about six vehicles were tested. The Roads Authority will be touring every corner of the country with a mobile vehicle testing station to bring services closer to the people […]
There are a number of SADC countries that will be holding elections this year. These are Botswana, Mauritius, South Africa, Mozambique, and Namibia. Zimbabwe and Eswatini already held theirs in 2023, while the DRC has just announced the results. Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo shares more.
The extension of SIM card registration has resulted in a decline in individuals’ queuing up to register their numbers at mobile homes. The deadline initially set for December 31, 2023, saw long queues as people rushed at the last minute to register their SIM cards. However, since the announcement of the extension by the Minister […]
A community fight broke out at Dordabis after a group of disgruntled residents at the small settlement decided to illegally occupy land and put up structures. It is a divided community, led by a divided Community Development Committee. One side says the wait for land and services has been too long. The others insist that […]
Stationary stores in Otjiwarongo are packed as parents busy themselves with back-to-school shopping. Stationery lists, some say, require them to dig deep into their pockets. While last-minute shoppers wait for the last day of shopping before schools reopen, others are making sure they have everything printed on their schools’ stationary lists. Benhard Anghuwo, a resident […]
The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, is concerned about the interference by some political parties and pressure groups in labour disputes. Iipumbu emphasises the importance of utilising established channels and advocates for a collabourative stance when dealing with labour issues. She believes that adopting a cooperative approach is more likely to yield positive […]
Namibia’s Ambassador to the United States and Canada, Margaret Mensah-Williams, has expressed condolences to the families of three Namibians who died in the U.S. and Canada over the past two weeks. Ambassador Mensah-Williams announced the deaths of health workers Nelson Kondjayi Dumeni, who suffered a heart failure in Washington, DC, on December 21, and Wesley […]
