WINDHOEK – Unionist Evilastus Kaaronda said he has abolished plans to contest the Presidential and National Assembly elections this year because of all the drama involved in the run-up to the 27 November polls.
Year: 2019
Visually impaired call for Braille ballots
WINDHOEK – Visually impaired Namibians are demanding that authorities introduce Braille-enabled electronic voting machines (EVMs) instead of their relying on helpers to vote.
Katutura Expo 2019 opens gates
WINDHOEK - The Katutura Annual Expo has already opened its gates to the public at the Katutura Youth Complex in Windhoek, although the official opening is set for today.
Implementation of teaching profession standards problematic
WINDHOEK - Although a National Professional Standards for Teachers in Namibia was developed in 2006 to provide a framework and guide educators, the implementation of this policy has not been effectively monitored.
Ohangwena drought-affected feel left out
WINDHOEK - Some residents of Ohangwena region particularly in the Ondobe constituency are crying in unison saying drought remains a challenge in their communities despite the drought relief programme in place.
Suspected serial rapist nailed for defilement
WINDHOEK - A 32-year old man who allegedly defiled four little girls between April and September 2019 at Tutaleni in Walvis Bay was arrested and has appeared in court.
Otjozondjupa strategises for safer roads
OTJIWARONGO - Government officials and stakeholders from across the Otjozondjupa region gathered on Tuesday to discuss road accident reduction measures in the region in light of the festive season when road accidents and deaths are most likely to increase over the holiday season
Ongwediva to close down noisy bars, churches
ONGWEDIVA - The Ongwediva town council has vowed to enforce the closure of businesses operating without licenses and those found to be impeding on their closing time.
‘Unlicensed driver’ denied bail
RUNDU - The unlicensed motorist whose car reportedly bumped and killed two cyclists on the Trans Caprivi-Highway on Sunday evening was denied bail when he made his first court appearance on Tuesday.
It’s time for the copper festival
OMUTHIYA – Tsumeb is a hive of activity and the locals are excited about the 17th edition of the annual copper festival.