A man and his wife accused of assaulting his daughter to death, burning her body and dumping it in a rubbish skip in Windhoek two years ago, made their first appearance in the High Court yesterday.
Month: February 2022
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Housing policy should focus on poor
Namibia’s housing interventions should focus on the neglected lower end of the market that makes up almost 90% of households nationally.
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Omusati schools closed after heavy rains
Some schools in the Omusati region are temporarily closed due to flooding, following heavy rains over the past two weeks.
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Namibia exports N$1.5 billion rough diamonds to Belgium
Among the exported goods from Namibia, rough diamonds valued at over N$1.5 billion (US$106 million) left the country for Belgium during 2020, with polished diamonds accounting for approximately N$80 million (US$5.4 million).
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Oil boon beckons… industry abuzz with news of another discovery
The global oil exploration industry is pulsating with unconfirmed news of a second oil discovery off the coast of Namibia.
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From tents to state-of-the-art school
Learners and teachers at the Havana Project Secondary School in Windhoek braved unbearable heat and dust in summer, floods during rainy seasons, and terrible cold in winter in their military tents.
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Health ministry rehires 278 retired nurses
The health ministry has hired 278 retired nurses on temporary contracts across the country for periods ranging from three to six months as part of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic and to address staff shortages.
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Farmworker thanks judge for 20-year sentence
A farmworker from the Maltahöhe area thanked Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku yesterday after she sentenced him to an effective 20 years in prison for a conviction of murder without direct intent.
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Dienda against resignations for elections
Lawmaker Elma Dienda wants parliament to change the rule that forces civil servants, members of the National Council and regional and local councillors to resign while standing for National Assembly elections.
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Rundu to rise from water woes
The new water treatment plant at Rundu will ensure water security up to 2037.