Allow me space in your valued newspaper to state my observation on the status of Science, Technology, and Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in our beloved country Namibia.
Year: 2020
Opinion – Why the fuss over the World Bank’s country income classification?
The World Bank has been classifying countries according to their level of income since the late 1980s.
Soldier accused of murder to tender plea
An officer of the Namibian Defence Force who was arrested for shooting and killing a Windhoek civilian during a joint law enforcement operation last year is expected to tender his preliminary plea next month.
Cash-in-transit robbers denied bail
Three men who were arrested in connection to an armed robbery at Black Chain mall in Katutura on Sunday involving more than N$900 000 were denied bail when they made their first appearance in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
‘Defend multilateralism at all cost’…Geingob tells world leaders in virtual UN meeting
President Hage Geingob has called on world leaders to recommit to and strengthen multilateralism to better address global crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic that has disproportionately impacted developing and emerging economies.
‘Tupac’ appears for human trafficking
Windhoek-based businessman Simon Andjamba, who is well known as Tupac in social circles, this week appeared before court where he is facing multiple counts of human trafficking for transporting minor boys from neighbouring Angola in 2018.
Nearly 80% recover from Covid
Nearly 80% of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in the country have recovered from the virus, according to yesterday’s figures from the health ministry.
Cops nabbed for taking alleged booze, cash bribe
Three drug law enforcement officers were arrested last week for allegedly taking bribes from a suspected drug dealer.
Baby dumping accused to go on trial next year
The Katutura Magistrate’s Court has scheduled the trial hearing of a teenage girl who was arrested for allegedly dumping her dead infant last year after giving birth.
Okahao warns against public violence
ONGWEDIVA – The Okahao Town Council has distanced itself from a video footage that was widely circulated, purporting that the police were barring street vendors from trading at the town.