Liberation struggle veteran Epafras Paulus buried

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89-year-old Epafras Paulus, well known as Shilumbu Shamu Paulu, was buried at Elim Cemetery in the Omusati Region.

The veteran was among thousands that provided assistance to PLAN combatants within pre-independence Namibia.

CCF focuses on educating farmers to protect cheetahs in Namibia

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Empowering farming communities' knowledge about cheetahs is essential for the long-term success of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF).

CCF founder Dr. Laurie Marker explained that the fund will continue working closely with farmers to combat the rapid decline of cheetahs in the country.

Windhoek residents, students warned against scammers

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The City of Windhoek (CoW) has issued a warning to those seeking accommodation in the city to be cautious of scammers posing as property owners.

The criminals advertise rental spaces and demand instant payments from unsuspecting victims to secure properties.

Cuban residents pay tribute to José Marti

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Cuban residents in Namibia paid tribute to one of their country’s nationalists and philosophers, José Marti, in Windhoek today.

Marti, born on the 28th of January, 1853, and died on the 19th of May, 1895, became a symbol of Cuba’s struggle for independence.

Namibia's unemployment rate rises to 36.9%

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More than half of Namibia’s working-age population is either unemployed or part of the potential labour force, according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census Labour Force Report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency on Wednesday.

Liberation veteran Themus Nkandi buried

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Liberation struggle veteran Themus Cosmos "Mangango" Nkandi was buried on Tuesday at Omugulugwombashe Memorial Shrine, Uukwaluudhi, in the Tsandi Constituency in the Omusati Region.

The late Nkandi, who died at the age of 77, was conferred an official funeral by President Nangolo Mbumba.

Samora Machel councillor urges engagement with Farm 508 residents

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The Samora Machel Constituency councillor says there is a need for ongoing engagements with the relocated residents of Farm 508.

Nestor Kalola says the area's new residents can contribute to the setting up of some of the utilities identified.

Film Association eager for more local content

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There is a need for more Namibian stories in the film industry.

These were the sentiments of the chairperson of the Film Association of Namibia (FAN), Byron Joseph, during an interview with the nbc.