Year: 2021

The Public Procurement Act, which came into effect in 2017, is to be amended – and for this reason, the Ministry of Finance, through its Procurement Policy Unit, is currently engaged in the amendments.

OMUTHIYA - The body of a private security guard was found inside an apartment behind the shop he was manning at Omuthiya on Sunday in a suspected case of suicide. Neighbours stumbled upon his lifeless body.  

Although some isolated showers across the north central and good rains over the north eastern parts of Namibia have been recorded on Monday, the water levels in the key central dams, namely Swakoppoort, Von Bach and Omatako have decreased to 99.1 %, 85.16 %, and 98.6 % respectively. 

National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) parliamentarian Josef Kauandenge has lamented the Local Authorities Act, which he says gives the line minister too much power. 

Two men are in a stable condition in the Oshakati state hospital after they were shot and wounded by a bar owner in what turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. 

After meeting with the directors and authorised representatives of Mufhiwa Building Projects, the central bank has reiterated its stance that the business activities constitute a pyramid scheme and are therefore illegal in Namibia. 

OMUTHIYA - Learners of Onguti Senior Secondary School have finally joined the rest in learning, following a prolonged closure. 

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Kazeongere Tjeundo has raised serious concerns over the plight of residents living at the once prosperous settlement of Kombat. 

Controversial Ohangwena-based teacher Abed-Nego ‘Bishop’ Hishoono has been served with a final written warning by the education ministry over remarks made on social media, including the accusation that government was failing to address school needs. 

Founding President Sam Nujoma said he was humbled to have been selected as the recipient of the honour which recognises the outstanding work of Venezuelans and foreign nationals.