Isabel Bento WALVIS BAY – Residents of Otweya informal settlement, whose makeshift structures survived the recent devastating fire that claimed a life, have expressed concern over their safety and livingconditions. Herman Fillipus, whose home is just a few metres from the burnt-down shacks, lives in a temporary shelter made of plastic and sacks. The municipality has prohibited residents from building...
Pohamba’s mass housing dream revived
The government has decided to revive and expedite the completion of the long-stalled Mass Housing Development Programme, focusing on three key sites: Windhoek, Swakopmund and Opuwo. In Windhoek, the government has allocated N$90 million to complete 362 housing units, which have remained unfinished since 2017 due to legal challenges. In Swakopmund, the government is in the early stages of working...
ECN cancels ballot printing tender
Rudolf Gaiseb Despite political parties insisting the Electoral Commission of Namibia should not be allowed to handpick a printer for the upcoming elections, the commission yesterday announced the cancellation of the open international bidding process. The chief electoral and referenda officer, Peter Shaama, stated that the commission deems this to be in the best interest of electoral democracy and public...
Moore doubles down on visa requirement
Linea Dishena United Kingdom High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore sympathises with Namibians who are genuinely affected by his government’s decision to impose visa requirements. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, he said the UK government’s decision in 2023 to withdraw visa exemptions for Namibians has impacted genuine travellers, as it has become more difficult and expensive for them....
Mentally unstable woman ‘raped’
Auleria Wakudumo A 50-year-old mentally challenged woman was allegedly raped on Friday by a man who is known to her. The incident happened around 03h00 in Okoutjove, in the Otjombinde area. Namibian Police Force spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi said the victim’s son found the alleged suspect sleeping next to the victim after the alleged rape. It is alleged that the victim...
Truck drivers down tools
OTJIWARONGO – Truck drivers employed by Ekundi Farming and Transport at Otjiwarongo on Monday embarked on a strike, demanding a salary increase of 6% and a food allowance. Shop steward Hendrick Haufiku in an interview on Monday said the strike is guided by the Namibia Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU), and seven of the nine truck drivers employed by the company...
Namibia, Germany strengthen ties at Summit
President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday expressed Namibia’s appreciation for the Federal Government of Germany for convening the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. Speaking from Germany, through presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari, Mbumba explained the significance of the event, calling Hamburg “a city with a long history of serving as a bridge between cultures and economies.” Mbumba described the conference as a critical platform for...
FNB client suffers ‘unexplained’ loss
Rudolf Gaiseb Money was stolen from a First National Bank (FNB) client when her account was allegedly hacked into last week. Petronella Wilson (29) lost over N$8 292 in the alleged fraud. “On Wednesday, I went to Clicks to purchase a N$1 000 air fryer. I then went to PEP, and bought shoes worth N$140. Thereafter, I went to Markham,...
Nawaseb admissions inadmissible – Judge
Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen yesterday ruled that certain admissions a Khorixas resident made are inadmissible. Barnabas Nawaseb is accused of killing his common-law wife and mother of his two children with a pickaxe. This means the alleged admissions the accused made to the police shortly after his arrest may not be used in the trial as evidence. While...
Okahandja mayoral cup hailed a success
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The second edition of the annual Okahandja Mayoral Cup was hailed as a success owing to an impressive turnout, with 35 teams competing in four sports codes over the weekend. The matches were staged at the Nau-Aib and Liverpool sports fields, with 21 football clubs, five volleyball teams, six netball teams, and three darts teams vying...