Author: Justicia Shipena
Windhoek MC Dissolved, Council to Birth New MC This Tuesday
By: Justicia Ashipena and Kelvin Chiringa City of Windhoek’s IPC-dominated Management Committee (MC) has now been dissolved following the failure of an urgent court application to set aside a vote of no confidence. The decision was taken Monday evening. Landless…
Address Stereotypes to Fight Domestic Violence – Rundu Councillor
By: Justicia Shipena Rundu rural constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu says Namibia needs to address gender stereotypes to perfect the fight against domestic violence. Mbangu said this during the national council session this week while contributing to the domestic violence amendment…
“They Can Go To Hell”, Geingob Tells Swapo Critics
By: Eba Kandovazu, Justicia Shipena Swapo president Hage Geingob on Thursday said that Swapo is not dying and that party members should tell those who think so to go to hell. He said those leaving its ranks because they think…
More Green Hydrogens Hubs On the Horizon…30 million euros up to drive pilot projects
By: Justicia Shipena Green hydrogen commissioner and presidential advisor for economic affairs James Mnyupe says Namibia has the potential to possess three green hydrogen hubs. Mnyupe said this during the first day of the green hydrogen conference at Windhoek…
Omaruru’s Wetha Accused of Double Dipping
By: Justicia Shipena Omaruru constituency councillor Ernest Wetha has been accused of double dipping council finances when taking trips. According to sources who spoke to The Villager, Wetha would use the municipality’s vehicle to take trips but still claims S&T…
Shifeta Defends Trophy Hunting…As EU Countries Ban Trophy Hunting Product-imports
By: Justicia Shipena Environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta says banning trophy hunting will have a catastrophic effect on the Namibian people and its wildlife. Shifeta said this at a press conference in Windhoek earlier this week following reports that…
Special “No Confidence” Council Meeting Goes Ahead…MC Threatens Legal Action
By: Justicia Shipena Former Windhoek mayor Job Amupanda has confirmed that the City of Windhoek council convened a special council meeting to consider the motion of no confidence against the management committee on Friday. “Four members of management committee (sic)…
We never promised anyone laptops: NSFAF CEO…UNAM students/NSFAF up in arms over laptops
By: Justicia Shipena Kavango West University of Namibia (UNAM) campus students have expressed unhappiness over what they claim to be unfair distribution of laptops by the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF). Friday morning, third- and four-year UNAM students in…
City To Approach NamPower To Take Over Electrical Assets
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek will approach NamPower and other private entities in the extended boundaries of Windhoek to negotiate the take-over of electrical assets on the outskirts of Windhoek. This was revealed in an ordinary council meeting…
Friday’s Special Council Meeting Unlawful – IPC’s Lawyers
By: Justicia Shipena Four Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) members of the management committee at the City of Windhoek have threatened legal action against the council should it execute a special meeting on a vote of no confidence. A council…