Month: October 2022

Paulus Paulus, who started grade one at the age of 15, said he escaped from his uncle’s cattle posts to get an education.

Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta said leaders nowadays do not care about the people, as they often only work for the benefit of their families. He took issue with traditional leaders who sell communal land and those who acquire the land from the traditional leaders at the expense of communities.

Swapo secretary general hopeful Armas Amukwiyu this week admitted receiving funds linked to the Fishrot corruption scandal, but maintained his innocence in the saga. 

​​​​​​​Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has said the country continues to record high numbers of underage pregnancies.

President Hage Geingob has rubbished assertions that he abhors liberation stalwart and parliamentarian, Jerry Ekandjo, saying he has over the years extended the olive branch, which is there for all to see. 

Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo yesterday dismissed corruption allegations at the ministry, saying if there is graft, it is not sanctioned by him or the system.

Low wages at security companies have been a thorn in the side of the industry for many years, and have continuously resulted in labour disputes for many companies. 

The defence counsel of Russian Alexander Krylof and Namibian Anna Katrina Engelbrecht (31) on Wednesday asked Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen to acquit them on all charges.

Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa is yet to consider the petition of British farmer and businessman Harvey Boulter over the charges he is facing.

Government is addressing the growing need for accommodation for teachers and learners, especially at schools in northern Namibia.