ONYAANYA - Two people died on Friday upon arrival at Onandjokwe Lutheran Hospital after two bakkies they were travelling in collided head-on at Onyaanya in the Oshikoto Region.
Year: 2019
Elections: Oshikoto to deploy 404 security personnel
OMUTHIYAGWIIPUNDI - A total of 404 police officers will be deployed in Oshikoto Region during the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections, regional commander Commissioner Armas Shivute said on Friday.
Omusati regional police headquarters finally opens
ONGWEDIVA - The multi-million dollar Omusati police regional headquarters at Outapi was officially inaugurated on Friday after having been stalled for four years.
MICT implements austerity measures
RUNDU - The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has resolved to suspend the provision of all government public address systems services, recording studios, video coverage and production after hours, during weekends and public holidays countrywide.
Geingob refuses to shoulder blame alone … president promises to fix economy
OSHAKATI - President Hage Geingob who is also Swapo’s candidate in this month’s presidential vote said he cannot solely be blamed for the current status of the country, adding that he does not lead in isolation.
Shifeta irked by high-level corruption
OMUTHIYA - Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta has expressed concern about the ever-increasing corruption cases reported in the country, saying this has been crippling the economy.
Sadc winning battle against malaria
WINDHOEK - Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) has recorded success in the battle against cases and deaths related to malaria, thanks to interventions by member states. This has resulted in a substantial reduction of mortality attributed to the infectious disease.
RDP campaign posters erected ‘illegally’
OMUTHIYA - Nored has advised the community and in particular the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) to seek authorisation before erecting posters on electricity poles.
Presidency defends Nicanor’s appointment
WINDHOEK - Press secretary in the Presidency Alfredo Hengari has angrily hit back at those criticising President Hage Geingob’s appointment of former Keetmanshoop Urban councillor Hilma Nicanor as special advisor on veterans’ affairs in the Office of the Vice-President.
Havana, Okahandja Park electrified
Windhoek – Over 1 000 households in Havana and Okahandja Park informal settlements now have electricity connections to their homes.