President Hage Geingob has described the death of one of the country’s finest diplomats, Zed Ngavirue, as “having left a huge void which can never be filled”.
Month: July 2021
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Colonel Kolokwe laid to rest
Retired Colonel Gallen Mazila Kolokwe was laid to rest yesterday at Muyako village in the Katima Mulilo Rural constituency.
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Endombo eviction saga takes new twist … govt advised to buy N$21 million property
Following years of protracted negotiations over the eviction of over 2 000 Tsumeb residents and the possible sale of Endombo, the parties seem to have finally reached consensus, as a technical committee has recommended that government purchase the controversial property.
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Researchers urge halt on seabed mining
More than 350 researchers, scientists and experts from all over the world have called for a moratorium on ocean or seabed mining.
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Local scientist explains Covid variants
University of Namibia research scientist Dr Emmanuel Nepolo says the risk of reinfection with the Delta variant is possible following a Beta strain infection due to
reduced antibodies.
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Noa to hear bail fate tomorrow
A lawyer, representing a medical intern accused of rape, has argued his client has no motive to abscond should the suspect be granted bail pending the finalisation of the case.
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Convicted lover killer seeks appeal… Elia claims trial judge erred
Former long-distance bus driver Victor Elia, who was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend and dumping her remains alongside Windhoek’s Western Bypass in 2017, has approached the High Court, seeking leave to appeal his conviction in the Supreme Court.
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National Assembly sittings postponed indefinitely
The resumption of parliament, which was scheduled for today, has been postponed indefinitely due to the increasing number of people testing positive for the Covid-19 virus in the country.
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Namibia among contenders to host ICC events…targets 2024-2031 cycle
Namibia is among six associate nations of the International Cricket Council (ICC) that have submitted proposals to host one of the eight men’s ICC events – two ODI World Cups, four T20 World Cups and two Champions Trophies to be held between 2024 and 2031.
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Samaria eyeing Senegal’s scalp as Cosafa starts
Brave Warriors head coach Bobby Samaria yesterday admitted that facing one of Africa’s top-ranked countries, Senegal, for their Cosafa Cup opening match on Thursday will not be an easy task, but maintained they have a solid plan in place to topple the continental giants.