The Namibian police have dismissed 56 members from the force, while 41 others are currently on suspension pending the finalisation of their cases in the courts for various offences, including assault of members of the public.
Fishrot suspects claim detention an election ploy
One of the lawyers representing businessmen and former Cabinet ministers charged with corruption, fraud and money laundering in the multi-million fisheries bribery case, yesterday claimed politics was behind their continued incarceration.
Church, ministry differ on Covid burials
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) has demanded government bury persons who succumbed to the novel coronavirus in a dignified manner, including providing coffins, especially to the less fortunate whose families may not be in a position to afford them.
Good Samaritans come through
Supported… Oshikoto region-based pensioner Gabriel Sheetekela yesterday took delivery of a brand-new wheelchair donated by Mike Hill on behalf of the Rotary Club Windhoek.
Itula questions ‘contradictory’ stance on virus
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has criticised recent measures imposed by government such as enforcing a night curfew countrywide, while gradually reopening schools.
TUN takes on education director
Khomas acting education director Paulus Lewin has implored teachers and support staff to avoid mass gatherings and conform to hygiene and health protocols to protect themselves from contracting Covid-19.
Personality of the week – Mamie Kasaona: The brave Himba Gladiator
For former Brave Gladiators, as Namibia’s senior women football team is known, skipper Mamie Kasaona, the answer to whether it is possible to remain a true Himba girl living in the capital Windhoek and travelling the world with the Gladiators is clear: “Wherever, I will never forget my tribe.”
Omukokele anuwa a kwata okatekulu koonkondo
Omulumentu gwomimmvo (57), okwa mangwa po kopolisi moshitopolwa shaMusati, sho aniwa a kwata okanona komimvo heyali koonkondo.
A yugwa N$130 000 kaafuthi
Opolisi moshitopolwa shaShana oy ili molukongo lwaalumentu yatano mboka ya ponekele nokuyuga, omupevikuluntu gwomahooli taga ithanwa Queridas Engine Station mOngwediva iimaliwa.
Omuthiya opens number plate shop
OMUTHIYA - An vehicle accessory shop opened its doors in Omuthiya last week bringing some relief to motorists who have been travelling long distances to either to Ondangwa or Tsumeb, to put number plates on their vehicles.