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Notorious house robber kidnaped
By: Rodney Pienaar A well-known house breaker from Katutura was kidnapped by a group of criminals on Saturday, the police reported. The police also opened a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm alongside kidnapping charges against…
Saints crowned Bank Windhoek men’s hockey champions
By: Staff Writer Saints men’s team were crowned the 2019 Bank Windhoek National Indoor Hockey League champions, after they sealed the title in a record-breaking season by defeating Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) 10:3 on Friday evening, as well as…
Guards buckle under misery as labour calls security companies
By: Kelvin Chiringa The labour ministry is scheduled to meet security companies to discuss working conditions this week as security guards lament poor salaries, discriminatory labour policies and terrible working conditions. The Villager understands that the companies will engage at…
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…
Namibia hosts SADC ministers meeting
By: Rodney Pienaar Namibia is currently hosting a SADC meeting to improve the living conditions and standard of living for millions in the region, themed ‘Promoting Infrastructure Development and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development’ at the Safari hotel in Windhoek….
N$1.2 billion for road maintenance – Schlettwein
By: Rodney Pienaar The ministry of finance has pumped N$1.2 billion into the maintenance of the national roads during the 2018/2019 financial year. This was revealed by Calle Schlettwein at the 17th Africa Road Maintenance Funds Association annual general assembly…
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…
TopCheri unleashes Johny
By: Staff Writer Afro pop and Dancehall artist TopCheri has released a 3m45s music video to her Fertile album hit, Johny, in which she portrays the character of a scorned lover who gets back at her cheating boyfriend. The music…
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…