The teacher suspended from Hillside Christian College, Corien Steenkamp is being dragged to court after she was charged under the provisions of the Racial Discrimination Prohibition Amendment Act.
Dausab bemoans legal aid challenges
Justice minister Yvonne Dausab has bemoaned the reduction in the budget allocation to her ministry’s directorates of legal aid and the civil litigation, saying that the current state of affairs will force experienced prosecutors to resign due to unconducive working conditions.
New NEPC board announced
Information minister Peya Mushelenga yesterday announced the appointment of John Sifani as the board chairperson of New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC).
MP calls for reform of stock exchange
Swapo parliamentarian John Likando, who is also the Kabbe South constituency councillor, says there is a need to reform the Namibia Stock Exchange to allow black Namibians to enter the mainstream economy.
Forensic institute to be completed soon
The long-awaited completion of the new Namibian Police Forensic Science Institute facility is progressing well and is expected to be completed soon.
Spike in crime rate since booze sales ban lifted
The public behaviour following the partial lifting of the ban on alcohol sales in the //Kharas region is posing a challenge for the maintenance of law and order, said regional crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Chrispin Mubebo.
Kavango West pleads for more money
The Kavango West Regional Council has appealed for more funding from central government, for the current and coming financial years.
Rehoboth man convicted of murder
The Windhoek High Court has found a Rehoboth man charged with the death of another man in 2018 guilty of murder.
SPYL dismayed by verbal brawling involving MPs
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) in Oshikoto has expressed disappointment in the conduct of some members of parliament, saying the use of insults and vulgar words does not reflect well on a Christianity nation that is also driven by cultural norms.
Star of the Week – Walvis Bay taxi driver
This week’s Star of the Week is a Walvis Bay taxi driver who won the hearts of many last week by turning saviour for an elderly woman who had misplaced her wallet with over N$1 000 cash in his vehicle.