Miss Namibia to choose location and design of new NHE house

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Miss Namibia, Johanna Swartbooi, will be allowed to choose the location and design of her new two-bedroom house courtesy of the National Housing Enterprise (NHE).

NHE met with the Miss Namibia Organisation to deliberate on the location of her choice. 

China donates N$76.5 million in rice for drought relief

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China has delivered its second batch of rice donations to the government, worth N$76.5 million, to support the 2024/25 drought relief programme.

The first batch of 27,200 bags of rice was delivered in February, earmarked for Oshikoto.

NBC, NAMBTS launch festive season blood drive

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NAMBTS) have partnered once again for the annual festive season blood drive, urging the public to donate as the demand for blood traditionally increases during this period.

Police urge caution after fatal Western Bypass crash

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As the festive season approaches, Police Head of Traffic Law Enforcement Directorate, Commissioner Petrus Swartz, has urged road users to prioritise safety following a fatal accident on the Western Bypass this afternoon.

Katutura residents protest years of sewage neglect at City offices

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Residents of Katutura Central, who have been grappling with a sanitation crisis for years, escalated the situation on Monday morning by disposing of sewage-contaminated waste at the City of Windhoek's headquarters as a protest against their perceived "seven years of neglect".

Namibia prepares to nominate Brandberg for UNESCO World Heritage List

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With Namibia rounding off Heritage Week last month, the National Heritage Council (NHC) has announced that it is preparing to nominate Brandberg for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

Namibia currently has two sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

UNAM Press Launches New Comparative Law Text

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UNAM Press has launched Comparative Law and Jurisprudence in Namibia: Functions, Methods and Perspectives from Selected Jurisdictions, a new academic text on legal systems.

Pastor Abraham ||Kheibeb elected ELCRN Bishop

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The results of the election for the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) held on the 10th of August have been announced, with Pastor Abraham ||Kheibeb securing victory after receiving the highest number of votes.