Category: National
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…
Steytler resigns from State-house
By: Kelvin Chiringa President Hage Geingob’s economic affairs advisor since 2015, John Steytler has resigned from his duties, state-house has confirmed. No reasons have been given for his resignation while his phone was unreachable until the time of publication. It…
Mariental development officer testifies in Himarwa’s corruption trial
By: Kelvin Chiringa The corruption trial of basic education minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa opened for the first time this year in the Windhoek High Court with the state calling its 12th witness, a community development officer at Mariental, Domingo Matesu. Himarwa…
Can Geingob help fix Botswana’s leadership crisis?
By: Kelvin Chiringa As the raging battle between Botswana’s sitting and former presidents continue unabated, reports are that President Hage Geingob has entered the fray as the Southern African Development Community chairperson. Botswana’s Ian Khama has disclosed that he sat…
Education minister back in court for corruption
By: Kelvin Chiringa Outspoken minister of basic education, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa is back in court this week Monday to answer to charges of corruption in which she is accused of flexing her muscles as Hardap governor to remove and add family…
Namoloh grilled on police brutality and disappearing dockets
By: Kelvin Chiringa Safety minister Charles Namoloh was this past week put on the hot seat and provide Namibians with answers on police brutality and disappearing dockets. The minister said he could not account for the number of police dockets…
Insufficient textbooks despite GRN coughing N$330 million
By: Kelvin Chiringa Government has coughed out nearly N$330 million for textbooks since 2014 for students, but until now this is not enough to reach one book per student ratio, the education ministry has disclosed. The ministry said that it…
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…
Provide equal ICT opportunities to all- Simataa
By: Rodney Pienaar Minister of Information, Stanley Simataa has said that insufficient telecommunication backhaul infrastructure in remote areas is a significant challenge to providing equal opportunities to all citizens. He challenged ICT providers to provide services to hitherto underserviced parts…