Walvis Bay junior mayor Fisabo Mapalo and other junior councillors were invited to attend the two-day National Junior Councillors’ Conference (NJCC) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, over the weekend. The conference was held under the theme, ‘Intergenerational Solidarity: Promoting Local Government for All Ages’. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Mapalo said the main aim of the […]
The Office of the Judiciary on Monday launched its social media platforms. This was noted a statement released by the Office of the Judiciary on Monday. According to the statement, the launching of the platforms will ensure that the office maximises efforts to continue to build public trust and confidence in the judiciary by maintaining […]
Pensioner John Hopkins (73) has always been passionate about infrastructure. Originally from Cape Town, Hopkins says he grew up in a normal, loving, middle-class family. He struggled at school and even failed mathematics in Standard 10 (Grade 12), but he says he was determined to succeed. Despite the challenges, he managed to do some internship […]
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has been ordered to pay a food purchase agreement debt worth N$395 000 to XL Investment CC. The company, represented by Utaara Jauch, has issued a stern letter of demand to Nust, urging the institution to settle its outstanding dues. The contract between Nust and XL Investment […]
A woman (37) was allegedly raped and robbed on Friday at around 20h00 in the Oshikuku constituency. This was confirmed by police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. The alleged suspect took a knife and threatened the victim before raping her, said Shikwambi. It is further alleged that the suspect robbed the victim […]
A police officer (42) was bitten on the stomach by a teen suspect at Oshihole village in the Onesi constituency on Saturday. This was confirmed by police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. The suspect (19) was arrested on the same day at around 17h00, after the officer sustained a laceration as a […]
Two separate motor vehicle accidents over the weekend at Ondangwa and Onethindi resulted in death, noted police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. At Ondangwa, Ndjomba Nghidipohamba (33) lost control of his vehicle at the Indangungu curve, resulting in his death. “Three passengers aged 30, 31, and 31 sustained slight to serious injuries,” […]
National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) vice president Peter Kazongomuinja is playing his cards close to his chest on whether he will contest for the party’s presidency. Esther Muinjangue is the current president of the party, while secretary general Josef Kauandenge is also vying for the presidency.This potentially opens the battle to a three-way horse race. […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has defended the unauthorised expenditure of N$90 000, which the commission says was within its allocated operational budget. The auditor general’s report for the financial year ending 31 March 2023 highlighted that the ACC had exceeded its expenditure without proper authorisation, particularly in subdivisions 025 and 041, designated for general maintenance […]
A man (30) was arrested on Friday afternoon in Windhoek’s Babylon informal settlement after being found with cannabis worth N$13 750, said police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. The man allegedly possessed 275 grams of cannabis and is expected to appear in court on Monday. Police investigations are ongoing. Later that night […]