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Empowering the boy child

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Life skills teacher Pedro Kapirika says society has been so focused on uplifting the girl child that the boy child is left feeling neglected.

The teacher from Jacob Marengo visited Rundu in an effort to uplift some boys.

There was a time when the focus was solely on men.

Rossing donates to Bunya combined school

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The Bunya Combined School in the Kapako Constituency has always struggled with basic necessities.

That was until the Rossing Foundation paid the school a visit to donate some much-needed items. 

The Bunya Combined School started off as a Catholic mission school 94 years ago.

Benefits of taking care of mental health more evident in society

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The founder of a private mental health clinic, Care Unit in Rundu, says more residents are becoming aware of the benefits of looking after their mental health.

Berthiliah Simbaranda-Vistor says the stigma that was once associated with seeking help is slowly wearing off.

A day in a teacher's life

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October 5th is World Teachers' Day. It is celebrated every year to recognise the important role that teachers play in education.

Our nbc News team visited Dr. Alpo Mbamba Secondary School in Rundu and compiled this report. 

Katjavivi pays tribute to teachers

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Today is World Teachers' Day, dedicated to recognising the efforts and contributions made by educators.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Prof. Peter Katjavivi, took a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of teachers to society in the National Assembly.

Rundu business community uplifts town

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The leadership of the Rundu Town Council says much of the town's prosperity is attributed to the business community.

A fundraising dinner was held ahead of the Rundu Trade Fair, which takes place later this month.

Rundu residents demand Justice for Malaka

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Residents, loved ones, and learners took to the streets to protest against the killing of an 18-year-old learner from Rundu.Sipilikita Alpo Malaka was shot and killed in Rundu's Millenium Park a week ago.

Food insecurity looms for many in Namibia

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A number of people in Namibia are expected to experience food insecurity. The Kavango East Region alone fears for the livelihoods of about 15 000 households.

Fire destroys over N$360,000 worth of water infrastructure at Rundu

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A fire broke out at the Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination in Rundu, destroying more than N$360,000 worth of water infrastructure.

The senior administrative officer in that directorate, Josef Shinkanda, says what caused the fire is still unknown.