Category: National
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…
SOEs management not to sign performance agreements with boards
By: Kelvin Chiringa Senior management staff of State Owned Enterprises will be required to enter into performance agreements with the chief executive officer and not their boards of directors, according to latest amendment proposals by the National Council. Part of…
Suspended NSFAF CEO turns to High Court
By: Kelvin Chiringa The suspended chief executive officer for the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund, Hilya Nghiwete has resolved to pull out her case from the labour court which she claims has no jurisdiction to handle it. Through her lawyer,…
Namibians scramble for firearms
By: Rodney Pienaar The love for guns has gripped Namibians so much that the safety and security ministry has, in the last two years, received an estimated 5 000 fire-arm applications. It was observed with concern that 50% of the…
Only 17% females in rurals access improved sanitation
By: Rodney Pienaar The minister of gender equality and child welfare, Doreen Sioka, has revealed that of the females living in rural areas, only 17% have access to improved sanitation facilities. This means that more women are being deprived of…