Month: January 2023

Keeping the lights on during 2023 and beyond has become an increasing cause of concern for Namibian industries and households. 

Learners from Izimwe Primary School in Zambezi were in for a shock on the first day of the school year, as the dilapidated tent in which they were taught was no longer in use, hence a tree awaited them as classroom.

The lawyer representing Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF)’s member Michael Amushelelo, who was arrested yesterday after a commotion at a Windhoek café, said his client was injured during his arrest and was in pain.

A 55-year-old woman said she regrets accepting help from her 88-year-old ex-husband, who now stands accused of raping and killing her grandchild. 

The Ministry of Mines and Energy confirmed that the hot ashes that burned women in the area of Okahandja Park in Windhoek, came from dumped burnt coal.

The police at Rundu have arrested two suspects, including a Catholic priest, for allegedly stealing a solar water pump for a borehole from Nyangana Parish. The two were arrested on Monday.

Following several concerns over ageing infrastructure and poor customer service within the Namibia Wildlife Resort tourism facilities, the company has pledged to address such shortcomings to remain a preferred destination of choice. 

A Windhoek resident, who was filmed while assaulting a teacher at school on Monday for allegedly cheating with her husband, was granted bail yesterday by the Katutura Magistrate’s Court.

Following the dismissal of close to 200 workers working for Cash and Carry, the community of Rundu plans to stage a peaceful demonstration today to demand the company reinstate the fired personnel with immediate effect.

A 39-year-old woman accused of murdering a couple by setting alight their shack during the festive season, is seeking to obtain a state-funded lawyer.