WINDHOEK - Chairman of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Windhoek, Martin Kaali Shipanga said discussions and input on the way forward for the tourism sector needs to be prioritised. According to Shipanga, Namibians should change the conversation surrounding the current economic situation, from one of looking for handouts to rather identify opportunities.
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2019-03-202024-05-06Business
CIF wants preference for local contractors regulated
WINDHOEK - The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) remains adamant that more bona fide Namibian construction companies will benefit from procurement activities by the government.
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2019-03-202024-05-07National
Young teacher opens academy for Grade 10s and 12s
WINDHOEK – A youthful teacher and a motivational speaker from Omafa village in the Omusati Region has opened a private school with the aim of making a dent in the high unemployment rate while pursuing his passion for teaching.
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2019-03-202024-05-07National
Nephew rapes aunt
WINDHOEK - A 52-year old woman was raped by her 36-year old nephew in Karasburg, //Kharas Region over the weekend. According to the crime report issued by Chief Inspector Kauna Shikwambi of the Namibian police, the woman was sleeping in her room when her nephew, without permission entered her room, strangled her and raped her.
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2019-03-202024-06-18Crime and Courts
Murder suspects sentenced for escaping custody
SWAKOPMUND - Three trial awaiting murder suspects, who escaped from the Swakopmund Police station holding cells were each sentenced to 18- months imprisonment for escaping from lawful custody.
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2019-03-202024-05-07National
Presidency rejects MUN explanation for being late
WINDHOEK – The presidency yesterday rejected an explanation by the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) leadership for being late for a meeting scheduled on Monday with President Hage Geingob.
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2019-03-202024-05-07National
AG recommends debt collector for Outapi’s outstanding millions
WINDHOEK – The Outapi Town Council accumulated an astounding N$24 million in debt for the 2018 financial year. This was revealed by the town’s chief executive officer, Ananias Nashilongo, on Tuesday morning.
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2019-03-202024-05-02Front Page News
Child killer sentenced to life
WINDHOEK - A Gobabis resident that was convicted of killing his three-month-old son by picking him up and throwing him on the ground causing him to die later that day in hospital from a fractured skull,
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2019-03-202024-05-02Front Page News
Nimt management pass no-confidence vote in board
WINDHOEK/SWAKOPMUND – The management of cash-trapped Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (Nimt) has threatened to close down the institution after registering a vote of no confidence in the board of trustees.
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2019-03-202024-05-02Front Page News
Granny, 95, narrates rape and killings by grandson
WINDHOEK - A 95-year-old pensioner who last month was allegedly raped and assaulted by a grandson - who then proceeded to kill his two cousins - at Okafitu ka KaTanyange village in the Omusati Region, yesterday narrated the horrifying events.