Author: Julia Heita
THIS THING HAS TRAUMATISED US …TWO MEN ACCUSED OF STEALING N$6.2 MILLION DIAMONDS FOUND NOT GUILTY
By: Andrew Kathindi Two men who were, this week, acquitted by the High Court in a N$ 6.2 million diamond heist case say the decade-long saga has traumatised them. Judge Christie Liebenberg found Emmanuel Shikololo and Rodney Klim, both 48,…
CLIMATE CHANGE, THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus The 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report on climate change suggests a reduction in ground cover and reduced net primary productivity by 2080 for Namibia. The study estimated changes in grass biomass ranging from…
KAPOFI DENIES “SEX FOR PROMOTION” ALLEGATIONS FOR FEMALE NAVY OFFICIALS
By: Pricilla Mukokobi Defence minister Frans Kapofi has denied allegations that there are incidences of “sex for promotions” at the Navy Army Base. PDM parliamentarian Johannes Martin, last month, quizzed Kapofi on whether these allegations were true. “There have been…
COVID-19 TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN – MUINJANGUE
By: Pricilla Mukokobi Deputy minister of health Esther Utjiua Muinjangue says that people live in difficult times, and diseases such as Covid-19 has turned the world upside down. She said this at a press conference in Windhoek this week. The…
NAFAU, SHOPRITE SIGN EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT
By: Ludorf Iyambo On Friday, Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) and Shoprite Namibia signed an agreement for Shoprite workers to be represented by the former only. Willem Absalom, deputy general secretary of Nafau and Karen Smith, the retail’s…
PDM YOUTH LEAGUE CALL TO BOYCOTT INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
By: PRISCILLA MUKOKOBI The PDM’s Youth League has called on Namibians to boycott the celebration of Independence Day. According to media reports, government has earmarked N$25 million. According to the PDM youth league, acting secretary-general Yvette Araes, the N$25…
KAVANGO CROCODILES STRIKE AGAIN – KILLS 5TH VICTIM IN 3 MONTHS
By: Annakleta Haikera Last week, a crocodile killed a 25-year-old man at Mupini, Kavango West. Ndumba Ben, the deceased, was taking a bath in the Kavango River at Mupini with others when the crocodile pounced upon him. On Saturday, the…
NAM RECORDED 8 000 TB CASES IN 2020
By: Vetondouua Tjivikua Namibia remains in the top 10 countries globally, with many TB cases. Namibia recorded several 8100 cases in 2020. This comes as Namibia is set to commemorate the World TB day that will be observed on the…
RURAL SPORTS TOURNAMENT TO CONCLUDE ON SUNDAY
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The most celebrated football and netball rural tournament under the auspices of Namibia Rural Sports Development Federation that commenced last weekend is set to conclude on Sunday at the Khomasdal Sports Field in Windhoek. The tournament, which…
FROM A MINISTER TO A CROP AND LIVESTOCK FARMER
By: Frans Sinengela. Former deputy minister of works and transport James Sankwasa says he has revived his old crop and livestock farming skills after retiring. Sankwasa says that farmers in the Zambezi region are being deliberately left out when accessing…