insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek offers extended debt relief registration The City of Windhoek has extended the registration period for pensioner debt relief to 31 May 2024. The relief will however be strictly conducted at the Katutura Customer Care Office on weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm. City spokesperson Cillie Kapolo has more. today9 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia NUST student fatally injured during training Namibia University Of Science and Technology Fillemon Primus, a second-year Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care student community, died during a rescue training exercise in Windhoek on Thursday. today8 April, 2024
insert_link Local Nedbank Rock and Rut XC series kick off this weekend The first leg of the 2024 Nedbank Namibia Rock & Rut XCO Series is set to kick off on Saturday 6 April 2024 at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek. The series which has been taking place for over 20 years, is expected to attract over 100 local mountain bike enthusiasts. This is the first of five races in this year’s series. Last year’s Namibian National Champions […] today5 April, 2024
insert_link Local Capricorn private wealth baroque festival sets its tune The Namibian National Symphony Orchestra (NNSO), supported by Capricorn Private Wealth, is preparing for another exciting and engaging programme for this year's Baroque Festival, which will take place on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 April 2024, at the NG Church on Daniel Munamava Street in Windhoek. Board member of the NNSO, Irmgard Rannersmann, said the festival strives to encourage young Namibian artists and their music to progress. “The NNSO […] today5 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Media Professionals Union condemns journalist’s assault The Namibia Media Professionals Union has condemned the alleged assault, on the 2nd of April 2024, of a female journalist by a male editor of a prominent newspaper. This comes after a case of common assault was opened by the alleged victim at the Otjomuise Police Station in Windhoek. NAMPU acting Secretary General Jemima Beukes. today4 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Botswana celebrates Geingob’s life Botswana President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, says the late President Hage Geingob contributed to the excellent relations between Namibia and Botswana. Masisi made the remarks during a memorial service held for the late President Geingob in Gaborone, Botswana on Wednesday. President Geingob, who died at the age of 82 in Windhoek, was buried at Heroes’ Arce on 25 February 2024. today13 March, 2024
insert_link Local Spring Blood Donation Clinics: Save Lives with Unity The power of unity is by donating blood and saving lives! The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible and healthy donors to donate blood this Saturday to help ensure that lives are saved Blood products are used in many cases, not just for trauma and emergency patients in need of blood after a motor vehicle accident or other accidents. Mothers having complications during pregnancy and birth, premature infants, […] today8 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia CoW to use borehole water to meet demand The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced that it is experiencing a serious water scarcity, prompting the activation of an emergency borehole programme to boost its drinking water supply as of June 2023. This has resulted in observable differences from the usual water in terms of colour, taste and fragrance. In a notice issued on Tuesday, CoW stated that despite this, it remains committed to maintaining the quality of drinking […] today6 March, 2024
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation brings about positive change in Education The Capricorn Foundation believes that investing in education has a ripple effect on the overall economic growth of a country. The Capricorn Foundation, funded by Capricorn Group's subsidiaries Bank Windhoek, Capricorn Asset Management and Entrepo, dedicated almost N$1.8 million in the last three months to various education and training initiatives, addressing infrastructure, providing study materials, personnel training and addressing rural-urban education gaps in Namibia. "As a Connector of Positive Change, […] today28 February, 2024
