Category: National
Manhunt Launched For Rundu Wife-Killer
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibian police in the Kavango East have launched a manhunt for Christian Kudumo, a Rundu resident suspected of killing his girlfriend, Andeline Augustinus. Augustinus’ body was discovered in the early morning hours of Tuesday at Sun…
Kunene Communities Urged To Open Up On GBV
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Renowned broadcaster and media personality-turned-gender activist Pombili Shilongo has called on individuals and communities to speak out on gender-based violence, noting that cultural barriers are also forms of abuse that deprive the nation of moving forward. Shilongo…
Policy Conundrum: How New City Proposed Tense Namibians in Weak Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Municipality of Windhoek is planning to formulate a new policy prohibiting home shops from operating in residential areas. There is an urgent need to focus on the aspect of leadership, whereby those who serve in…
Asparagus Investor Ditches Etunda Irrigation
By: Hilma Tuukondjele Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein says the Etunda green scheme is back in needing investors after an investor who planted white asparagus pulled out. Schlettwein said this during a Monday meeting with governors, councillors, and traditional authorities of…
ReconAfrica to Continue with Oil & Gas Exploration Activities in Namibia
ReconAfrica will continue with the oil and gas exploration activities for PEL 73 as per the agreed work programme with Namibia’s ministry of mines and energy. SNC Incorporated secured a landmark judgement for its client ReconAfrica and its joint-venture partner,…
N$84,4 Million Kavango West Police Station Inaugurated
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango West police regional headquarters was officially opened on Saturday at Nkurenkuru at the cost of N$84,4 million. Its construction was completed on 22 July this year. During the inauguration, home affairs, immigration, safety and security…
Simless Phone Inventor Still Looking For Employment, Seven Years Later
By: Ludorf Iyambo Seven years after creating a cardless cell phone, and garnering global fame, Simon Petrus says he is still at home trying to find a job and earn money to fund his project and make a living. The…
Writing on the Wall: Critical turnaround Strategy City of WHK
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama We are blessed to live in one of the most remarkable cities in Namibia. The diversity of our people, the geographical location, recreational and business activities all make the City of Windhoek home to equally colourful…
Stefansson brings Fish-rot story to the USA …hailed by former FBI agent as a hero and warrior
Described as by ex-FBI operative, Jane Turner, as a hero and a warrior, Fishrot scandal whistleblower and star-witness, Johannes Stefansson has brought Namibia’s biggest corruption scandal story to the Americans at the country’s National Whistleblowing Week which commenced Friday…
GRN holds breath, awaits outcome on strike vote
By: Hilma Tuukondjele Government can for now hold its breath as civil servants’ ballots will be counted to determine whether they have opted to down their tools or not. Voting for or against strike action commenced this week on Thursday…