Author: Julia Heita
Sampofu’s Secessionist Claims Questioned
By: Kelvin Chiringa Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu’s assessment of the security situation in the region has been questioned by community organisers. This week, Sampofu claimed that secessionist activities are going on in the region, spearheaded by some young teachers and…
Questions Raised Over Tjongarero’s Son-In-Law
By: Kelvin Chiringa A delegation meant to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Botswana to bid for the hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations by both countries has come under scrutiny after several technocrats were left out and…
Presidency Mum Over Ramaphosa Millions Saga
By: Kelvin Chiringa A cloud of silence hung over the presidency on Monday even as the dust continues to rise over the role President Hage Geingob allegedly played in the matter in which four Namibians were rounded up, interrogated and…
Street Vendor Says Feet Swelled Up Following Chinese Urine Incident
By: Ludorf Iyambo A 23-year-old street vendor Isabella Joseph, who was allegedly poured with urine by a Chinese businesswoman Weng Long Zumei, says her feet swelled up following the incident. She further told The Villager that she could no longer…
Dog Munches on Dead Owner’s Arm
By: Ludorf Iyambo A dog fed itself on its 61-year-old owner’s arm after he died in a house he was renting in Rocky Crest last week. Andries Nicolaas Esterhuyse’s body was discovered on Saturday, however, it is suspected that he…
Ministry Admits Guilt for Expired Covid-19 Vaccines
By: Envaalde T. Matheus The health minister Kalumbi Shangula says that the management at the ministry is responsible for the Covid-19 vaccines that were destroyed late last year because they expired. Shangula said this in an interview with Eagle FM’s…
King and Queen Is Constitutionally And Legally Incorrect – Uutoni.
By: Maria Namupala Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni expressed his concern in the increased usage of the term King and Queen in reference to traditional leaders, adding that it is constitutionally and legally incorrect. The minister’s recommendation for…
Mashare Residents Flock To Collect Cob
By: Annakleta Haikera The Mashare Green Schemes farm, situated in the Kavango East, is in the midst of the maize harvest and has given maize cobs to the Mashare residents. On Monday, 30 May, and Tuesday, 31 May, the farms’…
ECN Blames Kapako Constituency Councillor For Voter Card Flaw
By: Annakleta Haikera The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has laid at the feet of Kapako Constituency Councillor Johannes Karondo blame for why many of his residents obtained voter cards without any national documents. Karondo previously told The Villager that…
Good Riddance. Otjiwarongo Mayor Says Resigned IPC Councillor Was Disruptive
By: Ludorf Iyambo Otjiwarongo mayor Candy Shivute has welcomed the resignation of IPC councillor Fearika Botha, stating that she was disruptive. Botha resigned as a councillor of the Otjiwarongo Municipality. According to media reports, this was “due to health reasons…