A five and half month puppy allegedly died after it was sexually assaulted by a man, a neighbour, in the early hours of Friday morning in Windhoek. The man has since fled from his house following the incident.
Shock over school principal’s suicide
A 38-year-old school principal from Onambaladi Primary School committed suicide by hanging himself with a rope in his bedroom on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Philipus Sheehama. According to this week’s Namibian Police crime report, no suicide note was found. His next of kin were informed.
Aide dismisses fake news on Nujoma health
Information that has been circulating over the weekend that the founding president Sam Nujoma has fallen ill were denied by his office yesterday.
Proposed open bidding will destabilise fishing sector
WALVIS BAY – The fishing sector and its stakeholders say recommendations made by the High-Level Panel on the Namibian Economy (HLPNE) on the fishing sector will kill the industry and enrich the already rich.
Mushelenga wields axe at Okahandja, Rundu
RUNDU – Urban and rural development minister Peya Mushelenga yesterday suspended the town council of Rundu as well as the municipal council of Okahandja following reports of unending infighting at the two towns.
Fishing sector assures workers on corona
SWAKOPMUND – Chairperson of the confederation of Namibian fishing industries Matti Amukwa, says the fishing industry is safe for now in terms of the Coronavirus, recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Affirmative Action Act to be reviewed
The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) is set to review the Affirmative Action Act (Employment) of 1998 (Act 29 of 1998) for its shortcomings and flaws.
Chinese entrepreneur brings joy at community hostel
NKURENKURU – There was a huge sigh of relief for Sikarosompo Primary School in Kavango West as the school officially received temporary accommodation and cooking structures constructed by Good Samaritans who reacted to the plight of learners.
Agro project to create jobs for Stampriet residents
STAMPRIET – Stampriet recently attracted a lucrative private investment specialising in agriculture production and created employment for more than 80 permanent and temporary skilled and unskilled residents from the village.
Council to survey piece of land
OMUTHIYA – The Omuthiya Town Council will soon survey the undeveloped Erf 53, a big portion of land that is characterised by filth and ramshackle structures.