Month: January 2021

Cervical cancer is pervasive in women globally, with more than 570 000 new cases and 311 000 mortalities reported (WHO, 2018).

Many at times when I listen to the radio or go through social media status and/or comments, citizens at various localities are expressing their concerns about the service being delivered by their village councils, town councils and municipalities.

A new chapter in the history of American politics was opened, when, for his entire political life, Joseph Robinette Biden, who is also set to be the oldest ever, in the history of American presidents took an oath of office and was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United State of America, at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on 20 January 2020. 

RUNDU – Chairperson of the Kavango East Farmers Union Adolf Muremi says they have mixed feelings about the ongoing oil and gas exploration by a Canadian company at Kawe village.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly bumped his brother with a vehicle after a fight over a cigarette.

The Presidential Commission into Claims of Ancestral Land Rights and Restitution has recommended the establishment of a land claims court that will play a crucial role in the country’s land reform initiative.

WALVIS BAY – The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) is auctioning off 3 000 metric tons of its hake freezer quota, with the hope of generating the much-needed funds to honour financial obligations, including paying of salaries of its workers. 

Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has decided to only prosecute self-proclaimed preacher Jackson Babi for his alleged attempt to bribe investigating officers last year following his arrest on charges stemming from the possession of two rhino horns, a firearm and ammunition without a valid licence. 

WALVIS BAY – At least 143 grade 1 learners will not be accommodated at Walvis Bay schools due to a shortage of space.  

Government has spent close to N$70 million to help fight the spread of Covid-19 in schools as learners return today for the start of the new academic year.