Author: Rodney Pienaar
Play as a team – Uutoni to Warriors
By: Rodney Pienaar Sports minister Erastus Uutoni has advised Brave Warriors to play as a team at the 2019 AFCON qualifier match against Zambia. “Don’t keep the ball for too long that is wasting time. I know you see how…
115 unclaimed dead babies at mortuaries
By: Rodney Pienaar The Ministry of Health has revealed to this publication that there are currently 126 unclaimed bodies at the state mortuaries in Windhoek, of which 97 are babies. There are also 30 unclaimed bodies at the Oshakati mortuary…
75-year-old man rapes six year old
By: Rodney Pienaar A 75-year-old man who is believed to be mentally disabled is currently facing criminal charges after he allegedly raped a six-year-old girl at Omhokolo village last Saturday. According to the police crime report the suspect is a…
85 000 learners on school feeding program
By: Rodney Pienaar The ministry of education has reported that 85 000 school learners are currently relying on the school feeding program for meals countrywide. The program is aimed at making sure that the children are not hindered by hunger…
Notorious house robber kidnaped
By: Rodney Pienaar A well-known house breaker from Katutura was kidnapped by a group of criminals on Saturday, the police reported. The police also opened a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm alongside kidnapping charges against…
Much to be fixed at Rehoboth town council – Mushelenga
By: Rodney Pienaar Urban and rural development minister, Peya Mushelenga, has said that there is much-needed improvement at the Rehoboth town council amidst corruption allegations against council officials. The minister said that the ministry representative, Natali Goagoses has been working…
Namibia hosts SADC ministers meeting
By: Rodney Pienaar Namibia is currently hosting a SADC meeting to improve the living conditions and standard of living for millions in the region, themed ‘Promoting Infrastructure Development and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development’ at the Safari hotel in Windhoek….
N$1.2 billion for road maintenance – Schlettwein
By: Rodney Pienaar The ministry of finance has pumped N$1.2 billion into the maintenance of the national roads during the 2018/2019 financial year. This was revealed by Calle Schlettwein at the 17th Africa Road Maintenance Funds Association annual general assembly…
Taking photos of officers on duty not illegal
By: Rodney Pienaar Safety and security minister Charles Namoloh has said that there is currently no law in place that prohibits members of the public from taking photos of police officers that are executing their duties. He said officers should…
Newly launched Grid Online to stimulate market growth
By: Rodney Pienaar NamPower managing director, Samson Haulofu has said that the recently launched grid will positively stimulate market growth by enabling added accessibility between Namibia and the World Wide Web. After having successfully delivered on its mandate of securing…