Peeing Swapo councillor apologises
More details have emerged about an incident at Okatope village in the Oshikoto Region two months ago when the councillor of the Onyaanya Constituency, Peter Kambala, was alleged to have peed in front...
View ArticleFlyAfrica will fly
The battle between Air Namibia and FlyAfrica Namibia yesterday continued with the national airline making a last-ditch attempt to stop the budget airline from making its first flights today by lodging...
View ArticlePolitburo stands by expulsions of SPYL youth
The Swapo Politburo has expressed confidence in its legal team to battle the legal challenge against the party’s decision to expel four of its youth league leaders. The Conradie and Damaseb legal firm...
View ArticleWitnesses testify about abusive relationship in murder trial
A senior correctional officer has told the Windhoek High Court that convicted murderer Gerhard Komeya had abused his girlfriend before killing her. Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services Sam...
View ArticleGovt apologises for Oshivelo checkpoint chaos
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has apologised for the chaos that erupted at the Oshivelo Veterinary Checkpoint when hundreds of motorists were delayed for hours. According to the...
View ArticleStill no CEO for Windhoek
The City of Windhoek still has not found a suitable candidate to appoint as Chief Executive Officer. The position has been vacant for almost a year and the City has advertised the position several...
View ArticleAlleged husband strangler pleads guilty
A 53-year-old woman from Katjinakatji village, who is accused of strangling her husband to death on Saturday, has been denied bail. Kasiku Elizabeth Washe appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on...
View ArticleRelocated villagers claim ‘daylight robbery’
Residents of Omungwelume in the Ongenga Constituency of the Ohangwena Region claim to have evidence that government officials are deliberately robbing people who are relocated to make way for the...
View ArticleAbortion debate back in spotlight
Deputy Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Lucia Witbooi has called for an intensive investigation into the selling of abortion drugs, saying prominent people might be involved. This follows...
View ArticleChief Ankama fires ‘very whitish’ man, wife
The Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Chief Samuel Ankama, has dismissed one of his employees for allegedly being arrogant and “too whitish”. Rudi John Derek van Ginkel and his wife,...
View ArticleNamsov donates to poverty ministry
Minister of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare Zephania Kameeta says although statistics are important to map levels of poverty, they do not paint the full picture. Kameeta spoke during a handover...
View ArticleEkandjo in Brazzaville for All-Africa Games
The Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Jerry Ekandjo, arrived in Brazzaville, Congo, on Tuesday ahead of the 11th edition of the All-Africa Games (AAG). The minister was due to attend three...
View ArticleThe Dogg in Respect My Hustle
Album Review with Kenya Kambowe Album title: Respect My Hustle Artist: Mbwaluth “The Dogg” Morocy Producer: Mbwaluth “The Dogg” Morocy Rating: 4.5Read more about The Dogg in Respect My HustleCategory:...
View ArticleCrematorium operating again
Repairs to the only crematorium in Namibia have been partially completed and it is operational again, several months after it broke down. The crematorium at the Gammams Cemetery in Pionierspark was...
View ArticleMinisters sign on Sunday
Government ministers will sign their performance management agreements on Sunday after a three-day Cabinet retreat that will be opened by President Hage Geingob today. The retreat, at a resort near...
View ArticleWater crisis: Government knew
A feasibility study has found that there are only two long-term options for supplying extra water to central Namibia, which faces severe water shortage in the near future. However, it will take about...
View ArticleState wraps up case against Barman
The State says it has established beyond reasonable doubt that Jeffrey Barman should be found guilty of the murder of Melani Booysen in November 2012. Barman’s explanations as to how Booysen sustained...
View ArticleDuneside parents to host own farewell
Parents of Grade 12 learners at Walvis Bay’s Duneside High School have expressed dismay with the school board which cancelled a farewell ceremony for 29 learners The school board’s decision came after...
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