TSUMKWE COUNCILLOR VOWS TO ASSIST HOMELESS RESIDENTS

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The Tsumkwe Constituency Councillor Petrus Mutji has affirmed his commitment to respond to the plight of homeless residents at the settlement.

Mutji was reacting to queries from the NBC News team on how his office intends to deal with the situation, which has been ongoing for years.

IPC MP QUESTIONS SOCIAL WORKERS’ MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

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IPC MP Lilian Lutuhezi questioned the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) on whether systems are in place to support the mental health of social workers, given their daily exposure to trauma experienced by other individuals.

CITY INSPECTS ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS

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The City of Windhoek conducted site visits to ongoing electrification projects across the capital to assess progress on the rollout of the electricity infrastructure that will benefit over 1,200 households. 

The project, which is 80% completed, is expected to be finalised in September.

MAHANGU FARMING HELPS WOMAN SUPPORT FAMILY

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A 36-year-old woman from Gava village in the Kavango West Region is using small-scale mahangu farming to provide for her family after dropping out of school due to financial challenges.

Lydia Hamuponya dropped out of school in 2016 due to her humble background. 

ORGANISER DEFENDS CPR TRAINING

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The organiser of a recent first aid and CPR training held in Keetmanshoop, Mac Witbooi, has set the record straight regarding the credibility of the training.

This is after participants alleged fraud against him following discovery that the certificates they received were not accredited.

CHINA ENCOURAGES MORE INVESTMENT IN NAMIBIA

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China has encouraged more competitive Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Namibia as President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concludes her state visit and invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to undertake a state visit to Namibia.

COURT POSTPONES JACOBS SENTENCING AGAIN

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The Keetmanshoop Regional Court has postponed the sentencing of former Public Service Chairperson (PSC) Salmaan Jacobs for the fourth time.  

NIPAM AND NBC PARTNER TO PROVIDE WINTER WARMTH

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As winter temperatures continue to affect vulnerable communities across Namibia, initiatives that provide warmth, food and essential supplies have become increasingly important in supporting those most in need. 

VETERANS GROUP TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEGAL CHALLENGE

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The Association of SWA Disadvantaged Veterans will hold a meeting in Windhoek next Saturday to discuss various issues, including a possible court challenge against the Veterans Act.