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INTERVIEW | Digital Waste
Digital waste is a new term that describes the environmental consequences of poor data stewardship. The rise of cloud storage and computing has made large-scale data storage cheaper and easier than ever, especially for large businesses with the resources to buy large amounts of storage at once. For more on…
INTERVIEW: Namibia 2022 Africa Media Barometer
The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation in Namibia and its regional media project, fesmedia Africa, are launching the Namibia 2022 Africa Media Barometer Report today, October 19, 2022. The AMB is an in-depth and comprehensive description system for national media environments on the African continent. For more on this, Soini Negongo…
INTERVIEW | Namibia's Food Security Challenges
At the celebration of World Food Day on Sunday, Lewis Hove, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Namibia, said that in order to accelerate food system transformation and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal on ending poverty, all stakeholders in the food and agriculture sector…
INTERVIEW | Global Handwashing Day
Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Over the weekend, Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating Global Handwashing Day. For more on this, Marcello Franz spoke to UNICEF Deputy Representative to Namibia,…
INTERVIEW | World Trauma Day
World Trauma Day occurs every year on October 17th. The day focuses on the importance of saving and protecting lives during emergencies. For more on this, Marcello Franz spoke to Sixstars Phiri, a Trauma Counselor & Facilitator at Trauma Healing Network.
INTERVIEW: Cyber-crime increases over the Festive Season
With the festive season fast approaching, scammers are hard at work trying to swindle people of their hard-earned cash. However, investigations into cybercrimes are complex and require proper guiding principles and well-crafted legislation. nbc RCA's Marcello Franz spoke to Elwill Louw, Founder of The Techdude and Chief Executive Officer of…
INTERVIEW: Anti-corruption Theme in the Civic Life Skills Subject in Schools"
The National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan 2021–2025 (NACSAP) introduced the "anti-corruption theme in the civic life skills subject in schools" as one of the strategic actions to achieve its fourth strategic objective. NACSAP serves as a tool for fostering cooperation and continued synergy across all sectors and spheres of…
INTERVIEW | Tom Alweendo on Namibia-Zambia MoU
Namibia and Zambia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in facilitating private sector development and implementation of an oil products and natural gas pipeline project, known as NAZOP, from Walvis Bay to Zambia. For more on the agreement and the project, nbc Radio Current Affairs' Elifas Bonifatius spoke…
INTERVIEW | Teachers are Symbols of Knowledge
The 5th of October is marked to celebrate, thank, and honour teachers for their contributions to their learners' upbringing and to raise awareness of some of the challenges they face. Teachers are symbols of knowledge. They are among the most powerful forces in the fight for quality education and development…
INTERVIEW | World Mental Health Day
Today, Namibia joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Mental Health Day under the theme 'Making Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority'. For more on the importance of this day, nbc Radio Current Affair's Marcello Franz spoke to Social Worker Ebi Epeh from Lifeline/Childline Namibia.
WORLD TEACHERS DAY
Today marks World Teachers Day celebrated under the theme “Transformation of education begins with teachers”. Executive Director at the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, wishes all teachers a Happy Teachers Day and says the ministry holds all teachers in high regard.
INTERVIEW | Day of the Namibian Child
The Day of the Namibian Child is celebrated on the 28th September each year. This year, the day is commemorated under the theme: "Eliminating Harmful Practices Affecting Children: Progress on Policy & Practice since 2013". NBC RCA's spoke to Childline Radio Presenter and Understudy for the Junior Council Christofina Magongo…
INTERVIEW | Readathon Week
Reading is a culture that stimulates knowledge and against the background everyone is encouraged to cultivate the culture of reading. This week marks "Readathon" week, a week-long program of reading activities, organised by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, through the Directorate Namibia Library and Archives Service. nbc Radio…
INTERVIEW | World Rhino Day
The Namibia Nature Foundation along with Save the Rhino Trust will be celebrating World Rhino Day in Khorixas, Kunene Region. This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organisations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways. nbc RCA's Marcello Franz spoke to…
INTERVIEW | Namibian Heritage Week
The theme for Namibian Heritage Week this year is "!Hao wese g||ae-||xae" which means "Unity in Diversity" in !Xung. The aim is for there to be a week dedicated to Namibian heritage each year, which includes participation from the government, organizations and individuals from all fourteen regions. nbc RCA's Marcello…
INTERVIEW | Africa must increase Food Production
Millions of people in Africa are facing starvation due to effects such as climate change, COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. Against this background, the rest of the world is bracing for major disruptions in the global food supply chain. That is why African Countries have to learn to be…
INTERVIEW | Tourist visits to Namibia on the Increase
Namibia continues to attract tourists because it has some of the lowest Covid-19 regulations stringency index among its main tourist markets. For more, nbc Radio Current Affairs' Marcello Franz spoke to the Chief Public Relations Officer in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Romeo Muyunda.
INTERVIEW | Suicide Prevention Day
On the 10th of September each year, attention is focused on the issue of suicide, and stigma reduction and raises awareness among organizations, government, and the public, while giving a singular message that suicide can be prevented. "Creating hope through action" is the triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day…
INTERVIEW | Home affairs and UNDP collaborate on Education in Namibia
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in collaboration with the UNDP, initiated a program focusing specifically on unemployed graduates who completed their studies at various institutions of higher learning. To share more, nbc Radio Current Affairs' Soini Negongo spoke to Margreth Kalo, the Chief Public Relations Officer…
INTERVIEW | National Arts Council promotes Namibian Identity
The National Arts Council of Namibia aims to promote the creative potential of Namibia, to contribute to a rich Namibian identity. Against this background, the arts council is hosting a two-day workshop to focus on various issues pertaining to the organisation. For more insight on this, NBC Radio Current Affairs'…