City addresses water quality
City addresses water qualityThe City of Windhoek insists that the water is perfectly safe for human consumption. Municipality to clean reservoirs after complaints The City of Windhoek is undertaking a...
View ArticleNo alternative to ICC
No alternative to ICC Political experts have criticised Namibia''s plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and advised that the country should help to transform the institution...
View ArticleLands accused of creating chaos
Lands accused of creating chaosParliamentary committee slams resettlement programme The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts has accused the lands ministry of buying economical farming...
View ArticleFinal report for NEEEF in pipeline
Final report for NEEEF in pipelineDraft bill to be submitted to PM soon A constitutional law expert hopes the “worrying” elements raised during the consultation process on the New Equitable Economic...
View ArticlePhosphate drama in parliament
Phosphate drama in parliament STAFF REPORTERThe debate about seabed phosphate mining off the Namibian coast led to a dramatic walkout by members of the opposition in the National Assembly yesterday...
View ArticleTough times bring tough choices
Tough times bring tough choicesCalle cuts N$5.5bn from national budget Drastic spending cuts include putting on hold the unpopular new parliament building and prime minister’s office building. DENVER...
View ArticleNam’s financial independence in the balance
Nam’s financial independence in the balance Extensive budget cuts announced by Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein may have its risks, but are vital if the country is to maintain its economic...
View ArticleGordhan could have slashed more
Gordhan could have slashed moreThe DA said it would strongly oppose identified wasteful expenditure in Treasury''s mid-term budget review, allocated to amongst others, new government vehicles, foreign...
View ArticleMid-term budget in review
Mid-term budget in reviewLast week''s announced budget cuts are an opportunity for the State to chisel a more efficient role for itself, in the national economy. Time for private sector to step up...
View ArticleMourinho's right-hand man fumes
Mourinho's right-hand man fumesJose Mourinho''s assistant got a rare moment to take centre stage after Manchester United drew with Burnley. Manchester assistant bemoans Herrera red card Manchester...
View ArticleStars delight at awards
Stars delight at awardsThe sport men and women who shone during the year were handsomely rewarded for their efforts at the Sport Awards on Friday. Ceremony surpasses expectations Namibia''s elite...
View ArticleKudus snatch Dolphin Cup
Kudus snatch Dolphin CupScholtz shines in ICC WCL Championship Swakopmund''s rugby fans were treated to some great action during the Day of the Dolphin tournament over the weekend. The Vineta Sports...
View ArticleWas Vision 2016 well-articulated?
Was Vision 2016 well-articulated? Just thinking even louder about the failed Vision 2016 programme, that has not only seen taxpayers money going to waste, but also a waste of someone''s time.Well,...
View ArticleKudus return to snatch Dolphin Cup
Kudus return to snatch Dolphin Cup The Vineta Sports Stadium in Swakopmund was packed to capacity as local rugby teams battled it out in the ''Day of the Dolphin Rugby Tournament'' on Saturday.Kudus...
View ArticleShikongo brings house down
Shikongo brings house downFriday''s Sport Awards will long be remembered for the way Ananias Shikongo''s success was celebrated and powerful speeches delivered by the night''s two keynote speakers....
View ArticleA number of ancient churches ruined
A number of ancient churches ruinedIt was also felt strongly in the capital Rome, where transport authorities shut down the metro system for precautionary checks. New earthquake rocks Italy A powerful...
View ArticleANC's strategy for 'Nkandla 2'
ANC's strategy for 'Nkandla 2'While President Jacob Zuma battles in court to delay the release of the Public Protector''s report on alleged state capture before questioning witnesses who gave evidence...
View ArticleShot of the day
Shot of the day OUR OF CONTROL: Rubbish burns after students protested outside the parliament during South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan''s medium term budget speech in Cape Town last...
View ArticleA very real threat to peace and stability
A very real threat to peace and stability Somehow, unnoticed, a real threat to harmony and order in society has arisen quietly and unobserved. It''s been going on for a while, but the pressure is...
View ArticleWildlife translocated to Khaudum
Wildlife translocated to Khaudum A total of 200 impala, 50 blue wildebeest and 50 eland are being translocated to the Khaudum National Park in north eastern Namibia and three neighbouring...
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