Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday said government is appreciating efforts undertaken by the Chinese in dealing with the alleged coronavirus-related discrimination against African nationals in that country.
Coronavirus depletes churches’ coffers
Without Sunday offerings, many churches in the country are feeling the financial strain from being closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Nghaamwa bows out with head held high
Outgoing Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa said he is bowing out with his head held high, saying he hopes the new broom will sweep clean. The 76-year-old Nghaamwa last week ended a 15-year reign as governor of the Ohangwena region and was replaced by Eenhana Town Council CEO Walde Ndevashiya.
Some Rundu shebeens sell alcohol backdoor
RUNDU – In Rundu, buying alcohol in light of the state sanctioned prohibition to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is like buying illegal drugs and trust and honesty is at play.
Vulnerable in Grootfontein endure hardship
OMUTHIYA – Some towns usually provide decent and relief shelter to impoverished people and homeless members of their communities. Unfortunately, this is not the case in Grootfontein at this time of the Covid-19 global pandemic, as some marginalised still languish in the streets.
Man accused of raping wheelchair-bound woman
A 20-year-old woman, who is wheelchair-bound, became a victim of sexual violence over Easter weekend when she was allegedly sexually violated by a man her family gave shelter to. The victim was sleeping in her bedroom when the 45-year-old suspect forced himself into the room, undressed her and had sex without her consent.
Finance ministry slams income grant critics
The Ministry of Finance has come to the defence of the emergency income grant that is currently being rolled out to cushion the impact of the Covid-19 on the less privileged.
Chinese nationals fall on hard times
Two Chinese nationals have been left to fend for themselves in the Goreangab informal settlement.
Covid-19: Citizens lend a hand
Members of the community have come together to assist those in need with basic necessities during the national lockdown necessitated by the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
PDM welcomes Andre’s appointment
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has congratulated former youth leader Neville Andre on his appointment as governor of Erongo. Andre was named the new governor in the place of Cleophas Mutjavikua whose term ended.