The Namibian Police deputy commissioner for Ohangwena region, Zachariah Amakali said they are still investigating the assassination of teacher Natanael Nghihalwa despite having obtained several witness statements.
Year: 2023
Nghipondoka introduces new Basic Education Act
Education, Arts and Culture minister Anna Nghipondoka on Friday officially announced the commencement of the Basic Education Act, Act no. 3 of 2020, which has been operating since 5 October 2023 in Namibian schools.
Children call for inclusive education
Children from Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana have called upon their presidents for an updated curriculum, inclusive education and better protection against domestic and sexual abuse as well as cyberbullying.
Global parliament gender gap persists
Only 26.5% of the world’s parliamentarians are women, placing the world on the back foot in achieving gender parity, but Namibia could achieve its 50/50 target by 2025.
Nandi-Ndaitwah: Corruption halted drilling of earth dams
Swapo party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed disappointment over the halt in the drilling of 11 earth dams due to allegations of corruption.
Leonardville fumes at bribery accusations
Tempers flared here last Friday with village council members denying allegations of bribery while others warned of imminent danger to scarce underground water resources should contentious uranium mining proceed in the area.
Still N$30bn in airline funds blocked across Africa
Since 2018, a significant amount of blocked airline funds has been repatriated from Angola, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) working with the respective governments.
NFA president promises lower leagues kick-off
In his first 90 days in office, newly-elected Namibia Football Association (NFA) president Robert Shimooshili envisions starting all the lower leagues and regional women’s leagues, as well as sourcing infrastructure for all the associations’ regional offices.
Widow’s fight to erect husband’s tombstone derailed
A widow who approached the High Court to grant her the sole right to erect a tombstone on her late husband’s grave, saw her case derailed at the last minute because of incomplete court documents.
Omalelo eedoolopa noitukulwa e na eendjo domeva nolusheno da konda pobiliona
Ominista youministeli omayambulepo eedoolopa Erastus Uutoni okwa ti eliko loshilongo ola kumwa neenghono keendjo domeva nolusheno li li pombada.