ONDANGWA – COSDEC Ondangwa this week handed over 105 chairs, which they had earlier collected for repairs, to Oshitayi Primary School.
Correctional facility soldiers on despite challenges
MILE 10 – The Elizabeth Nepemba Correctional Facility at Mile 10 village in Kavango West region is grappling with a serious shortage of staff.
Govt orders school abuse investigation … teachers accused of ‘bullying’ boy living with disability
OKAPUKU – A mother of a 17-year-old boy living with disability has expressed shocked that her child is being abused and harassed by some of the teachers at a local school, resulting in the teenager taking a break from school.
Malema, OPM enter Fishcor fray
Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa yesterday explained that the reported N$50 000 paid to South African lawyer Tembeka Ngcukaitobi was for his services during the 2018 second national land conference, where the charismatic public speaker and activist delivered a research paper.
Independence: Boycotters warned against instigation … Government unveils 30th anniversary celebratory logo
Information deputy minister Engel Nawatiseb has criticised those calling on Namibians to boycott the Independence Day celebrations, saying it is “tantamount to treason”.
New life for abandoned young family
OKAKANGO – Namibians from all walks of life have reacted positively to the plight of a 21-year-old woman from Okakango village who was abandoned by her mother since she was 16 years old.
Shiweda’s family unhappy about ‘official funeral’ status
ONGWEDIVA – The family of the late struggle veteran Jonas Nawa Shiweda are not happy with the official funeral status accorded the former Swapo chief of logistics, saying it does not befit the role he played during the struggle years.
Residents petition City of Windhoek
Disgruntled residents of Havana, Greenwell Matongo and Goreangab informal settlements were up in arms yesterday as they read a petition demanding basic needs and services from the City of Windhoek.
Star of the Week: 26 residents of Aranos
Our Star of the Week goes out to 26 residents of Aranos, who are part of the inspirational Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia.
Tourist accommodation shows slight growth
Tourist accommodation statistics for 2019 show a slight 1% growth in 2018, with 53.5% overall occupancy enjoyed by Namibian-registered establishments during last year.