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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…
240 High School Girls Empowered Through Engineering
By: Dolly Menas The WomEng, a women in engineering organisation, in partnership with De Beers Group and Debmarine –Namdeb Foundation, recently hosted an engaging half-day GirlEng micro workshop at the NamPower Convention Centre. About 240 high school girls from 12…
Oshana’s New Commander Promises Community-oriented Policing
By: Eba Kandovazu Newly appointed Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Sakaria says his approach to leading the region will be that of community-oriented policing. He says it aligns with the police’s strategic plan and falls under a pillar of building…
Polling Vote List Was Not Inclusive – Mahongora
By: Justicia Shipena As the unions await the process of setting up the striking rules with the labour commissioner Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA), secretary general Kavihuha Mahongora says the list given by the government at the polling stations…
Mining & Expo Returns This Month
By: Hertha Ekandjo After two years of absence, the mining and expo will return on 31 August and 1 September 2022. The 9th Namibian Mining Expo and Conference will be the first in-person event for the mining industry after the…
Deputy Speaker Sings Female President Chorus
By: Hertha Ekandjo Deputy speaker of the parliament Loide Kasingo says she fully supports calls that Namibia is ready for a female President. Her comments come after earlier this year, founding President Sam Nujoma, during his 93rd birthday interview with…
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,…
Imunewela David Opened Kidnapping, Torture Case Against Rhoode
Staff Writer The Namibian-born Imanuwela David allegedly opened a kidnapping and torture case against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s head of protection Wally Rhoode in 2020. David is said to be the mastermind behind the theft of US$8 million from President Cyril…
MTC Seeks Partners to Upscale the Internship Initiative
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After assisting 600 students on a budget of N$7 million, the country Mobile Telecommunication has indicated that it will upscale the programme to a national level. Last week the mobile operator indicated that together with the…
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…