Doing more with less
Doing more with less Everyone is waiting with bated breath to see how finance minister Calle Schlettwein intends to keep the country on the straight and narrow fiscal path with the tabling of the...
View ArticleFundraising for wildlife protection
Fundraising for wildlife protection The Ministry of Environment and Tourism last week held its first fundraising event in an effort to raise money for protecting the country's wildlife. Environment...
View ArticleSome bills are a financial drain, says DTA
Some bills are a financial drain, says DTA DTA lawmaker Nico Smit has suggested that the passing of the Witness Protection Bill would lead to the creation of yet another state-owned enterprise or...
View ArticleWife hacks husband with axe
Wife hacks husband with axeFather rapes daughter, 7 It has been a weekend marred with violent crime and road deaths, much like any other in Namibia. The police report that a 46-year-old woman hacked...
View ArticleThe meaning of things
The meaning of things Granted, government has been channeling a huge chunk of the budget to education ever since independence. Why is it that it is said that 30% of the Namibian labour force consists...
View ArticleDo they really care?
Do they really care? By Jefrey ShapangeIn Africa and Namibia in particular, politics is has become about individual interests before the masses can receive any benefit. Whoever tries to question the...
View ArticleDoes independence really have meaning to an average Namibian?
Does independence really have meaning to an average Namibian? By Sakaria JohannesLooking back at the life of Namibian youth back than in colonial days and looking at the life of the black youth 26...
View ArticleN$65 million road falls apart
N$65 million road falls apartLack of culverts blamed for wash-aways A road that was opened slightly more than five years ago has become impassable after recent heavy rain in the north. Recent heavy...
View ArticleChinese feel stigmatised because of wildlife crime
Chinese feel stigmatised because of wildlife crime The Chinese embassy in Namibia has urged Namibians to be careful of witch-hunting and said China was an easy target when it came to wildlife crime in...
View ArticleDam levels rise and rise
Dam levels rise and riseVon Bach reaches 54.4% Widespread rains in the past week have led to welcome inflows into Namibia’s storage dams. JANA-MARI SMITHWidespread rain in catchment areas continues...
View ArticleNo action on ballooning budget for oil storage
No action on ballooning budget for oil storageNoa says no corruption charges were brought Cabinet secretary George Simataa says any steps to be taken will be subject to the findings of a review being...
View ArticleLPM denies claims about Geingob’s rally
LPM denies claims about Geingob’s rally CATHERINE SASMANThe Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has denied claims that it is urging people at Keetmanshoop to not attend a Swapo rally to be led by...
View ArticleHealthcare workers hit by TB infections
Healthcare workers hit by TB infections ILENI NANDJATOExposure to infectious patients has resulted in many healthcare workers contracting tuberculosis (TB) in the line of duty at a northern...
View ArticleFredericks quits IAAF body
Fredericks quits IAAF body BREAKING NEWS:Namibian sprinting legend Frank Fredericks has stepped aside from an IAAF taskforce following a newspaper report that he received a large payment from a...
View ArticleSwapo to discipline members
Swapo to discipline members Swapo will take disciplinary action against members who have allegedly violated the party’s constitution. At a media briefing this morning, Swapo secretary-general Nangolo...
View ArticleTobias ready for Scotland
Tobias ready for ScotlandNujoma wishes Indongo well The MTC/Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy yesterday visited Founding President Sam Nujoma. Founding President Sam Nujoma has wished...
View ArticleFredericks begs innocence
Fredericks begs innocence Sprint legend Frank Fredericks says he will give his full cooperation to an investigation into reports that he was paid nearly N$4 million by a disgraced International...
View ArticleKasu ready for Independence Cup
Kasu ready for Independence Cup JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA The Katutura Sport Union (Kasu) will host an Independence tournament in Windhoek between 18 and 26 March.The tournament will be held at the...
View ArticleDenial rocks BA and Jacobs case
Denial rocks BA and Jacobs caseLabour case continues Black Africa and its former coach are still at each other’s throats over unpaid settlements. JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA The dust between football coach...
View ArticleToure still has title hopes
Toure still has title hopesBelieves he is needed by City Yaya Toure concedes the 11-point difference will be tough to overtake. Yaya Toure says making up the ground on Chelsea to win the Premier League...
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