Petrol and diesel prices will increase by 40 cents per litre by next week Wednesday. This means the fuel pump prices in Walvis Bay will become N$13.55 per litre for petrol and N$13.58 per litre for diesel, with prices across the rest of the country being adjusted accordingly.
Seeds of transformation planted – Amupanda
In adopting the principle of pre-allocation of land, Mayor of Windhoek Job Amupanda recently stated the city has planted a seed of allocating land, which he said is currently being planned, and subsequently cleared and demarcated.
Insurers confirm upsurge in Covid death benefit claims…rule out exclusions if deceased were not vaccinated
Two of Namibia’s biggest life insurance companies, Sanlam and Old Mutual, also moved quickly to reassure clients that they will continue to be covered without any specific vaccine exclusions.
Student denied study loan for not having ID
A 19-year-old girl from Zambezi region is about to drop out of the University of Namibia where she is pursuing a degree in education, due to lack of funds.
Strong blaze engulfs councillor’s house
Fire crews in Katima Mulilo scrambled to extinguish a fire at the house of Kabbe North councillor Bernard Sisamu on Monday evening.
Covid claims another court case scalp
Covid-19 has claimed another scalp in the form of a trial that needed to be postponed because one of the lawyers either had contact with a positive person and is in isolation or contracted the virus themselves.
Valombola made a scapegoat – defence
The defence team of commissioner of refugees, Likius Valombola, who is accused of shooting student leader Helao Ndjaba in 2018, this week argued the evidence against him consisted of a cocktail of inconsistencies, innuendos and cover-ups.
Deadly Delta variant likely here – KatjitaeDeadly Delta variant likely here – Katjitae
Physician specialist Dr Ismael Katjitae believes the highly contagious Delta coronavirus variant is likely responsible for the resurgence of Covid-19 cases and rising deaths in the country.
