SDA CHURCH CALLS FOR GREATER INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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The Windhoek Central Seventh-day Adventist Church is calling for greater inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The church says disability should not prevent people from participating in society, taking up leadership roles or pursuing personal development.

STREET CHILDREN DISAPPEAR AFTER WINDHOEK OPERATION

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Children, believed to be Angolan immigrants, who had been begging and wandering the streets of Windhoek, are no longer seen following a joint operation by various institutions over the weekend.

WINDHOEK TAXI DRIVERS SEEK 10% FARE INCREASE

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Taxi drivers in Windhoek are calling for an increase in taxi fares by another ten percent following last Wednesday's fuel price hikes, which saw petrol rise by two dollars and diesel by N$3 per litre. 

NAMIBIA HOSTS 2026 AFRICAN COMPETITION CONFERENCE

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In an effort to keep businesses and markets safe and functioning well locally and internationally, the Namibia Competition Commission held the 2026 African Competition Forum (ACF) Biennial African conference in the capital.

WINDHOEK RESIDENTS FACE WATER AND ELECTRICITY CUTS

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Windhoek residents will have to come up with funds, and urgently so, or face water and electricity disconnection.

Some elderly residents NBC News spoke to expressed concern.

Sixty-eight-year-old Anna Doeses relies almost entirely on her pension grant.

SUNFLOWER DAY CHAMPIONS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

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The Hephzibah Mental Health and Wellness Centre hosted Sunflower Day in Windhoek, calling on communities to pledge against substance abuse and support youth mental health.  

Windhoek Deputy Mayor Nangula Amutenya said mental health is a pillar of human dignity and sustainable development. 

FMD OUTBREAK STRAINS INFORMAL MEAT VENDORS

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The outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is severely affecting the livelihoods of informal meat vendors, particularly in Windhoek’s informal settlements.

OFFICIALS PAY CONDOLENCE VISIT TO POHAMBA FAMILY

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Senior government officials gathered at the residence of the bereaved family of the late Penehupifo Pohamba in Windhoek to offer their condolences.

The former first lady died last night, aged 78.