There is not a single old-age home in the Kavango East and West regions, and it’s not because there is a shortage of financial resources to build such establishments. A local expert says it’s simply not part of the culture to isolate the elderly. If you were thinking about relocating to the Kavango regions in […]
The Kunene Regional Council’s Ohamaremba-Okanguati water supply project, meant to provide quality water to residents of Okanguati settlement and surrounding areas, is well on track. The project involves the drilling of six boreholes at Ohamaremba village and the installation of 160-millimetre polyvinyl chloride water pipelines for over 15 kilometres from that village to Okanguati. The […]
Swakopmund is one of the preferred holiday destinations in the country, and with its pleasant weather, it is impossible to stay indoors. When the scorching sun comes out, many are drawn to the beach to cool off or enjoy activities such as volleyball and beach soccer. However, safety at the beach is vital for those […]
Motorists are urged to be extra vigilant and cautious on the roads as traffic has started to build up on major routes. nbc’s coastal reporter Stefan |Uirab spoke to Nampol’s Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Erongo Region, Inspector Ileni Shapumba.
Tourism is one of Namibia’s fastest-growing industries, and as the holiday season approaches, thousands of tourists and holidaymakers, both local and foreign, will descend on the coastal town of Swakopmund. nbc’s coastal reporter Stefan |Uirab spoke to Anet Koetting, the manager of Atlantic Garden Boutique.
As the festive season kicks into high gear, the Namibian Transport Department and law enforcement agencies are actively engaged in a comprehensive road safety campaign. The focal point of their efforts is the B2 Swakopmund Roadblock, strategically positioned on one of Namibia’s busiest highways. nbc’s News reporter, Stefan |Uirab, caught up with Inspector Ileni Shapumba, […]
The government allocates close to N$4,1 million every month to support over 3000 people with disabilities in the Erongo Region. Erongo Governor Neville Andre has, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the situation where senior citizens are left alone to care for children with disabilities. Andre, speaking at the handover ceremony of 300 food parcels to Arandis […]
The Kai ||Ganaxab Youth Skills Centre outside Mariental in the Hardap Region will offer vocational training as of next year. This comes after the government, through the Namibia Training Authority, transformed the youth skills development centre into a fully fledged technical and vocational educational training centre at a cost of just over N$160 million. The […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission has lauded the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for its overall peaceful and calm conduct during the elections. However, the mission has also voiced concerns about escalating ethnic tensions in certain regions of the country. Delays, logistical issues, and alleged fraudulent activities saw the DRC presidential […]
In an effort to address concerns related to working conditions and the labour hire system, the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has entered into discussions with the Rani Group of Companies. This follows the suspension of several employees by the company in the wake of a protest. Central to the dispute are alleged unjustifiable salary […]
