With the athletics season having gotten off to a good start, athletes are taking their training seriously and aim to end among the medals collectors this year. NBC Sport caught up with few athletes to check in on their planned goals for the new season.
A house in the Katutura Central Constituency caught fire after it was struck by lightning last night. Rain in Windhoek has brought relief to many but to some, it has caused distress. The lightning struck a house on Philip Turimei Street and burnt down all belongings in the first room leaving the tenant in the […]
The Presidency says various policies are being implemented in line with the Harambee Prosperity Plan to address poverty and unemployment, particularly among the youth. International Labour Organisation’s high-Level mission and the United Nations delegation engaged the Presidency and discussed solutions including job creation, just transition and social protection.
UNFPA, the Office of the Governor and the Omaheke Regional Council handed over food parcels to marginalized communities in Gobabis. This is part of the initiative by Governor Pijoo Nganate to curb malnutrition in the region. Child malnutrition is linked to poverty, low levels of education and poor access to health services and a recent […]
More than 60 taxis were curbed off the road for operating illegally in a span of a week. This was enabled by a new application that is fast and effective in identifying registered and non-registered taxis. During their patrols, the City Police usually made calls to confirm if the operating taxis were registered, which was […]
Namibia’s green schemes can be more competitive if the country finds export markets. This is the view of Maxwell Nghidinwa farm Manager at Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region. Sikondo is one of the projects that is managed by the government after Uvhungu Vhungu and Shadikongoro were offered for lease to private investors. Nghidinwa says […]
About 124 learners from across the country were awarded as top achievers during a National Science Fair prize-giving ceremony. The science fair was co-hosted by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Education Arts and Culture. The annual National Science Fair aims to recognize learners with the best science Fair […]
The Swakopmund municipal councillors donated toilet papers and bath soaps worth N$23 000 at the town’s State Hospital. During her visit to the Swakopmund State Hospital in 2022, Namubes says the council was alerted that due to limited financial resources, patients admitted there had to provide their own toilet papers and toiletries. She noted […]
Namibia could become a country to discover or show others a path. This was was said by the delegation of the International Labour Organisation and the United Nations after concluding a week-long mission in the country. The eight-member delegation held discussions with the President’s office, Prime Minister, Government Ministers, Banks and development partners. Namibia was chosen […]
Several State Owned Enterprises reiterated their commitment to finance agricultural activities to ensure food security in the country. The commitments were made by the Agribank, DBN and the Environment Investment Fund at a three-day workshop on food security in Windhoek. Under the Malabo and Maputo declarations, African governments are expected to spend at least 10 […]
