Community shuts bar
Community shuts bar The City Police on Tuesday closed a bar in Katutura after community members petitioned the Katutura Magistrate''s Court for its closure.The court granted approval for the closure of...
View ArticleMan shoots girlfriend, self
Man shoots girlfriend, selfYet another woman has died at the hands of her intimate partner who shot her three times and then killed himself. Police spokesperson Slogan Matheus confirmed the incident...
View ArticleHuman-wildlife conflict a priority
Human-wildlife conflict a priorityDespite budgetary challenges, the environment ministry says it is working hard to mitigate escalating conflict between animals and communities. Ministry says they are...
View ArticleGun dealer commits suicide
Gun dealer commits suicideSven Ahrens, 42, a Windhoek gun expert and dealer, committed suicide early Wednesday morning.Nampol spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi confirmed the incident that happened at...
View ArticleNamibians surrender illegal weapons
Namibians surrender illegal weaponsNamibians have surrendered close to 450 firearms, 1 000 rounds of ammunition and more than 110 explosive devices since the police declared a three-month amnesty last...
View ArticleNamibia fights for Africa slot on Security Council
Namibia fights for Africa slot on Security CouncilThe Namibian president yesterday addressed the UN General Assembly, urging reform of the Security Council. Geingob calls on UN to reform body President...
View ArticleState House warns against Harambee scammers
State House warns against Harambee scammers State House has warned the public to be on the lookout for scammers using the name of First Lady Monica Geingos to commit fraud. A statement issued by the...
View ArticleN$13m missing at Rehoboth
N$13m missing at Rehoboth The Rehoboth Town Council has allegedly failed to account for a number of financial transactions, including the missing N$13 million raised through land sales in the leafy...
View ArticlePhosphate remains hot potato
Phosphate remains hot potatoThe government has not allowed a foreign company to conduct phosphate mining off the Namibian coast. Minister denies licence rumours The minister of fisheries and marine...
View ArticleMan accuses prosecutor of love affair with girlfriend
Man accuses prosecutor of love affair with girlfriend A man accused of contravening a protection order has accused the State prosecutor in the case of having a love affair with his...
View ArticleUnion looking for alternatives
Union looking for alternativesWith trying times for farmers and agricultural debt having increased by N$1 billion in a year, farmers must look at alternative methods and innovations. Unlocking the...
View ArticleTawana buys Namibian lithium project
Tawana buys Namibian lithium project 0 Dual-listed Tawana Resources has moved to acquire a second lithium project, entering into an agreement to acquire the mining rights to the Uis pegmatite tailings...
View ArticleNamibia’s diamond destiny
Namibia’s diamond destinyDe Beers Group CEO Bruce Cleaver ponders the role of the current ‘Millennial’ generation on the diamond company’s long-standing deal with Namibia. Preparing today to meet...
View ArticleGlobal economy caught in low-growth trap
Global economy caught in low-growth trapPoor global growth expectations are having the effect of further depressing trade, investment and wage growth. OECD projects modest recovery in 2017 0 The global...
View ArticleStaff issues take centre stage
Staff issues take centre stageThe human resources sector tonight recognises colleagues who performed exceptionally over the past year. Human resources sector convenes 0 Social media use and its effect...
View ArticleTough times call for prioritising your spending
Tough times call for prioritising your spending 0 When in doubt, prioritise.That’s the message Bank Windhoek executive Jaquiline Pack hopes to convey to Namibian consumers during the current tough time...
View ArticleShot of the day
Shot of the day 0 LET’S DO THIS: US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton shake hands during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in...
View ArticleLet’s think big for our children
Let’s think big for our children 0 Today is the Day of the Namibian Child and on this day we reflect on the plight of children in the country. Although not a public holiday, this day is nevertheless...
View ArticleGendor workers lodge dispute
Gendor workers lodge disputeWorkers at a subsidiary of NovaNam at Walvis Bay, say they are paid far less than their colleagues at smaller fisheries companies. Issue strike ultimatum if demands not...
View ArticleTaxi union blames government
Taxi union blames government 0 The Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) says taxi drivers act like “kudus on the roads” because of the government’s incompetence and the situation it has created.The...
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