The Namibian Media Professionals Union’s activities have been restricted, as their application with the labour commissioner has been dragging, with the dissatisfied group calling it a ‘sabotage’ on the part of the line ministry.
Year: 2022
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Main accused in Möller murder fires lawyer
Panduleni Gotlieb (accused 1) wanted Kaurivi to recall a witness that already testified in the trial during the State’s case. The lawyer explained to Panduleni that it can only happen in extraordinary circumstances that a State witness can be recalled, but the latter insisted and Kaurivi had no option than to withdraw as legal counsel. Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku then postponed the matt
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Krönlein school celebrates 50 years in education
Former principals, school board members, teachers, learners and the current educational population of Krönlein Primary School (KPS) gathered in Keetmanshoop last weekend to celebrate its half-century in existence.
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Meatco official accused of theft
The police in Kavango West are investigating a case of theft involving a senior Meatco official. It is alleged that the official, stationed at Rundu, on Saturday stole eight calves from Matumbo Ribebe Quarantine Camp in Kavango West and took them to his farm.
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Oshana learners attend school high, drunk
The director of education in the Oshana region, Hileni Amukana, has warned learners to desist from alcohol and substance abuse. The warning comes after the director’s office received reports that learners from various schools are reporting for school under the influence of alcohol and drugs while some take drinking and smoking breaks between lessons.
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Namibia joins oil producers’ organisation
Namibia and Senegal joined the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation after discoveries of oil in the country. The move will help the country learn from member states and try to avoid the resource curse that many oil rich countries struggle with.
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Fishrot season two a possibility
The notorious ‘Esau act’ or Fisheries Marine Resources Act, through which the Fishrot scheme was midwifed, remains unchanged – the lucrative industry is still exposed to potential looters.
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Kapana vendor sues Govt for millions
A kapana seller from Havana settlement in Windhoek is suing the government for N$2.15 million for physical and emotional pain and suffering, discomfort, permanent loss of amenities, trauma, psychological damage and injury to his dignity and reputation in addition to unlawful arrest and detention.
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Geingob sees COP27 as tipping point
President Hage Geingob has called on leaders of developed nations at the United Nations (UN) climate conference to support developing countries by capitalising on the Green Climate Fund.