Author: Hertha Ekandjo
“Too Many Service Stations Impacts Fuel Prices” – Mines Ministry
…As It Suspends Issuing New Licences By: Hertha Ekandjo The mushrooming of oil retailers or service stations has forced the mines and energy ministry to suspend applications for new oil retail sites and wholesale licenses nationwide. On Thursday, the ministry…
Boycott Heroes Day Says Swartbooi…Calls Katrina Hanse-Himrwa a Hero
By: Hertha Ekandjo, Lina Amutenya Landless people’s movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has urged people to boycott the heroes’ day celebration, which is slated to take place in Mariental on Friday, 26 August, stating that it has long lost its true…
Thanks For Getting Vaccinated – Health Ministry Tells 49,000 NDF Hopefuls
By: Hertha Ekandjo The health ministry says it appreciates and has thanked the nearly 50,000 Namibia Defense Force (NDF) hopefuls who turned up to get their Covid-19 vaccinations in July. A Covid-19 vaccination was a requirement for those who were…
Forestry Officers Need Investigative Skills – Shifeta
By: Hertha Ekandjo Law enforcement requires well-trained officials who should have investigative skills, skills in scene crime management as well as presenting evidence before the courts to achieve positive prosecution. These were the words of environment, forestry and tourism minister…
Namibian Businesses Advised To Take Advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area
By: Hertha Ekandjo The industrialisation and trade deputy minister, Verna Sinimbo, says it is important for Namibian business communities to prepare and take full advantage of the benefits offered under the African continental free trade area (AfCFTA) agreement. “This entails…
Most Namibians Still Defecate In The Bush…National Council Says Government Must Address Lack of Toilets
By: Hertha Ekandjo Most Namibians are still using open spaces such as bushes to relieve themselves, a parliamentary standing committee report has shown. The committee on transport, infrastructure and housing, chaired by Swapo’s Alfeus Abraham, observed that defecation in the…
Don’t Slaughter Your Animals At Home – Keetmanshoop Municipality
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Keetmanshoop municipality’s environmental health inspector, Rudo-Whan Benade, says that no Keetmanshoop residents have the right to slaughter animals at their homes, especially for sales purposes, as only abattoirs were the ones that had the right to…
Government Included Youth In All Executive and Legislative Arms – Geingob
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Hage Geingob said that by appointing young people, government has ensured youth inclusion in its executive and legislative arms. Geingob said this during the occasion of International youth day on Friday. Geingob stated that young people…
75 cleaners left in the cold …after 28 years of service at UNAM
By: Hertha Ekandjo After 28 years of service at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) main campus, cleaners will be left with no bread on their tables following the end of their cleaning company’s contract. The campus cleaners operating under Lizma…
YSS To Pay Security Guards N$3 Million In Salaries Owed
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Youth Security Services (YSS), operating under the auspices of the National Youth Service (NYC), on Tuesday signed an agreement to settle a wage dispute between the company and its workers after workers complained of not receiving…