The South African racist and oppressive political dispensation denied Namibians their deserved services. With the advent of nationhood thirty-four years ago, one would have thought that basic services would be a right and made available to every Namibian, irrespective of social status and political affiliation. But the situation on the ground is just the opposite...
Namibia’s recent success in returning a fugitive from South Africa to stand trial has underscored the importance of cooperating with Interpol to adhere to the complexities of the extradition process worldwide. The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol)’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Windhoek focusses its global police cooperation activities around Namibia’s crime areas of concern,...
OSHAKATI – The abuse of drugs and fermented beverages is rife, and a cause of concern at schools in northern Namibia. Teachers are facing challenges of learners sleeping and skipping classes, while some are aggressive as they are under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Northern teachers have also complained that drug and alcohol usage...
Ex-Cabinet minister Sacky Shanghala lodged an application in the High Court to have his, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo’s trial separated from the rest of the Fishrot accused. He made the announcement yesterday morning when they made a scheduled court appearance in the High Court at the Windhoek Correctional Facility. Windhoek High Court acting judge...
The Oshikoto Regional Council implemented cumulative projects worth N$32.2 million and created 537 jobs for people in the region during the last financial year. Oshikoto governor Penda Ya Ndakolo revealed this in his State of the Region Address (Sora) last week. The Sora was unpacked under the theme ‘Unity of purpose for a stronger Oshikoto’. ...
ONGWEDIVA – Swapo vice president and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promised to tackle youth unemployment, saying the ruling party has made job-creation its chief priority. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks at a Swapo Oshana youth rally held in Ongwediva over the weekend. “Youth unemployment remains a real challenge. The high rate of youth unemployment is a...
A resident of Otjiwarongo took Cenored to court over her disconnected electricity supply, and scored against the electricity supplier. Lydia Katjita, through her lawyer Charliano Scheepers, approached the High Court on an urgent basis after Cenored disconnected her electricity supply over a disputed debt ofN438 432. The debt is for an alleged illegal bypass on...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Following his re-election as Swapo district coordinator for the Epukiro constituency, Lucky Tjozongoro said unity within ruling party members will bring victory in this year’s November Presidential and National Assembly elections The ruling party recently held its renewals of mandate, where Tjozongoro retained the top party seat in the Epukiro district....
Drought-stricken Otjozondjupa residents, especially those situated in remote areas of the region, are yet to benefit from government’s drought relief food rollout programme. This is because the region currently has only one truck to distribute the food. This came to light during deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa’s recent visit to the region, where he met...
Auleria Wakudumo Urban and Rural Development minister Erastus Uutoni says there is a need for public-private partnerships to address the land and housing backlog in the country. Uutoni made it clear that the government is not in a position and does not have resources to cater for the growing housing demand the country is experiencing....