KARIBIB – With the large number of school learners growing and the government struggling to build classrooms at marginalised schools, the Namibian Community Trust (NCT) built a classroom at one of the less privileged schools at Karibib in Erongo Region.
Omuthiya protests against cannabis legalisation
OMUTHIYA - A group of about 20 people under Turning Point Namibia, staged a peaceful demonstration yesterday in Omuthiya where they handed over a petition to the Oshikoto governor, objecting to recent campaigns and protests calling for the legalisation of cannabis.
Community, parliamentarians meet on sand mining
IIHEKE YA NAKELE – The community of Iiheke ya Nakele where subsistence sand mining has one of the economic mainstays for over 20 years said it will not entertain sand mining for purposes of resale.
Farmer promises decent housing for employees
OSHIVELO -The owner of Oshivelo Farm, Jan Harm Cronje has promised to provide staff housing if land is to be made available and if the need arises among his employees.
Schools advised to make suitable wintertime schedule
WINDHOEK - Education, Arts and Culture executive director Sanet Steenkamp has urged all regional directorates and schools to study their environment and demographic circumstances in order to make an informed arrangement on the official operational time of their respective schools during the winter season.
Sold!…Mexican billionaire an inch from acquiring Erindi
WINDHOEK - Mexican billionaire investor Alberto Baillères, worth N$122 billion ($8.3 billion) according to Forbes, is finalising a sale agreement with the owners of Erindi private game reserve.
Guilty or not: Hanse-Himarwa awaits her fate
WINDHOEK - The fate of the minister of education Katrina Hanse-Himarwa now hangs in the balance as the court braces itself to either convict or let her go free after her trial was concluded yesterday in Windhoek High Court.
Reinstated Kanime says suspension was costly
WINDHOEK - City Police Chief Abraham Kanime said the upliftment to his suspension has been long overdue and at the same time costly. Kanime’s sentiments come after City of Windhoek council voted on Tuesday evening to lift his suspension.
Councillor donates to hydrocephalus sufferer
WINDHOEK - Windhoek City Councillor Fransina Ndateelela Kahungu donated N$1 000 towards the purchase of a wheelchair for an 11-year-old boy who suffers from hydrocephalus.
Man convicted of pregnant girlfriend’s death
WINDHOEK – The Windhoek High Court yesterday convicted a man who assaulted his pregnant girlfriend to death five years ago in Outjo while heavily intoxicated.