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Most Namibians Still Defecate In The Bush…National Council Says Government Must Address Lack of Toilets
By: Hertha Ekandjo Most Namibians are still using open spaces such as bushes to relieve themselves, a parliamentary standing committee report has shown. The committee on transport, infrastructure and housing, chaired by Swapo’s Alfeus Abraham, observed that defecation in the…
Oniipa School Accused of Intimidating Principal…as parents protest dismissal of 13 teachers in one day
Staff Writer Oniipa-based Northcot Private School is now demanding a public apology from its principal and another school official accused of soiling the entity’s name, a few days after 13 teachers said they got fired in one day for daring…
Chinese Mine Caught Between AR and MUN
Staff Writer A Chinese-owned lithium mining company, XinFeng, based in Omaruru, has found itself trapped between the Mine Workers Union of Namibia and the Affirmative Repositioning over poor labour relations allegations. However, the two outfits are not working together even…
“They Can Go To Hell”, Geingob Tells Swapo Critics
By: Eba Kandovazu, Justicia Shipena Swapo president Hage Geingob on Thursday said that Swapo is not dying and that party members should tell those who think so to go to hell. He said those leaving its ranks because they think…
TransNamib Board Resignation A Surprise – John Mutorwa
Staff writer Works and transport minister John Mutorwa says that he was unaware of the resignation of TransNamib board chair Lionel Matthews and that the development was a surprise to him. Matthews resigned from the parastatal’s board amidst an ongoing…
Rössing Uranium Launches 45 Years’ Legacy Book
Staff Writer Rössing Uranium launched its 45-year legacy book in Swakopmund on Wednesday this week. The 270 pages book documents the history and contributions of Rössing Uranium to Namibia’s socio-economic footprint over the past 45 years (1976 -2021). In his…
Kunene Education Directorate Unaware Of Learners Sleeping In Classrooms
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The education directorate in the Kunene region says it was unaware that Etanga Primary School learners are accommodated in classrooms which are meant for teaching and learning only. According to the directorate, they are aware of the…
No Money For Increment, TransNamib Insists…As Strike Looms This Wednesday
By: Lina Amutenya TransNamib spokesperson Abigail Raubenheimer says that the company is currently not in a financial position to afford an increment. She, however, says the company is in open discussion with the unions even though the company’s financial situation…
Ndeitunga/Kapofi Ordered to Reinstate/Pay Officer Fired Over Eagle FM Comments
Staff Writer The High Court has ordered the Namibian Police Inspector General, Sebastian Ndeitunga, and the home affairs ministry to compensate and reinstate a police constable who got discharged after participating in a programme on Eagle FM. The officer, Gerhard…
More Green Hydrogens Hubs On the Horizon…30 million euros up to drive pilot projects
By: Justicia Shipena Green hydrogen commissioner and presidential advisor for economic affairs James Mnyupe says Namibia has the potential to possess three green hydrogen hubs. Mnyupe said this during the first day of the green hydrogen conference at Windhoek…