Month: January 2023

...calls for education levy

...vows to account for taxpayers’ money

...wants spring school, extra classes back

Residents of northern Namibia are rejoicing over the first raindrops that fell since last weekend. The rain brings hope to farmers who delayed ploughing their fields. 

Only the swift action of a brave older brother saved a nine-year-old girl from certain death when he wrestled a crocodile who had attacked his sister.  

A security guard, who was allegedly assaulted by a woman after he was caught stealing flipflops, has expressed his frustration over the video of the incident that went viral on social media.

Maria Johannes, who is accused of physically abusing a child in her care, has to stay in custody while charges of assault, malicious damage to property and contravention of the child care and protection act are investigated.

Namibia has recorded a decline in the number of road accident fatalities this past festive season compared to previous years.

The Oukwanyama Traditional Authority is striving to meet the government halfway through funding students who do not have the financial means to complete their studies.

With schools starting soon, parents have been rushing to stationery shops to purchase school supplies required for the beginning of the 2023 academic year.

The gender ministry has said people with serious mental illnesses have considerable problems with money mismanagement, including being ripped off by friends, relatives or acquaintances.