NBC Nwanyi FM marks World Radio Day with veteran hosts

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The NBC's Nwanyi FM radio station celebrated this year's 'World Radio Day' by having its programmes hosted by the station's veteran employees. 

The programmes showcased radio's role in uniting communities, fostering education, and promoting resilience worldwide. 

Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele assures protection of religious freedom under Namibian law

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The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has assured the public that the Namibian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the right to practice one's faith without fear, persecution or discrimination, subject to the condition that they operate within the legal framework.

Kalahari Constituency Councillor to prioritse income-generating projects

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The Kalahari Constituency Councillor, Zed Katjiuanjo, said sanitation, water provision and income-generating projects will be his prime focus this year.

He said he is committed to bettering the living standards of Kalahari constituency residents and that of the entire Omaheke Region.

President thanks foundation for school support

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed gratitude to the president of the Help for Namibia Foundation, Wolfgang Fiedler, for his contribution to school development projects in Namibia.

Nekundi inaugurates Road Safety Council

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has officially inaugurated the National Road Safety Council Board.

The Board is tasked with coordinating interventions aimed at reducing road crashes, injuries and fatalities in Namibia.

Miss Namibia winners receive investment accounts from NamPost

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Reigning Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi, First Runner-up Uatjiri Mbaisa, and Second Runner-up Tuilika Andreas have each received fixed-term investment accounts from Namibia Post Limited (NAMPOST). The initiative forms part of NamPost’s ongoing support for the Miss Namibia Organisation.

Visually impaired UNAM student advocates for inclusive reforms

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Johannes Tjitumba (35), a visually impaired student pursuing a degree in public management at the University of Namibia, hopes to use his lived experiences to advocate for systemic reforms that improve access to education and employment for visually impaired individuals. 

Running water returns to Kunene's Petrusfontein

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To improve livelihoods in the Fransfontein area of the Kunene Region, the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) of Namibia and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform built a mini desalination plant at the Petrusfontein farm, about 30 kilometres from the settlement in the mountains. 

Swakopmund residents demand faster provision of affordable housing

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Hundreds of Swakopmund residents who rent houses and shacks have called for urgent action on Namibia's slow provision of affordable land and housing.

The residents have expressed frustration as they gathered to strategise on how their demand for affordable land and housing can be heard.