Debmarine unveils next-gen diamond crawlers

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Debmarine Namibia launched a next-generation crawler designed to increase diamond recovery production by 20%. 

Two crawlers, valued at N$1.1 billion, were unveiled at the Sturrock Dry Dock in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this week. 

Pensioners decry delayed payments at Otjomuise

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Pensioners who gathered at the Otjomuise Community Hall have expressed frustration over delayed pension payments by Epupa.

Those who spoke to the NBC News team today said an announcement was made last week on the radio, stating that their pensions would be paid on Monday, 1 September.

EU praised for support to Namibia

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The Minister of International Relations and Trade has expressed appreciation to the European Union for the consistent and tangible support it has extended to Namibia's key programmes over the years.

Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said this at a Namibia-EU Partnership Dialogue held in Windhoek on Monday. 

Ford recalls 22,000 vehicles in Southern Africa, 657 in Namibia

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Ford has recalled about 22,000 vehicles across the Southern African Region, of which 657 units were sold in Namibia.

The announcement was made by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa last week.

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says the recalled cars have three distinct issues.

Ministry highlights importance of strengthening primary health care

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Strengthening primary health care is crucial to ensure early detection of illnesses and timely access to treatment. These were the remarks of the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Service, Penda Ithindi, during the handover of medical equipment and supplies by the National Assembly.

Over 1,000 cadet constables begin training in Ondangwa

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1,061 cadet constables are undergoing nine months of basic training at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Police Training Centre at Ondangwa, in the Oshana Region.

The training aims to develop them into officers capable of serving the community with fairness and professionalism.

Indigenous languages a tool for restoring genocide victims' dignity

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 Indigenous languages are a vital tool for restoring dignity and strengthening resilience among genocide-affected communities.

 Poet and linguistics enthusiast Nesindano Namises said this during a public dialogue on Trilogy to the Future-Restoration and Resilience in Windhoek on Friday.

Nandi-Ndaitwah in Madagascar for 45th SADC Summit

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of SADC, which is starting tomorrow.