Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya dismissed an application by the Popular Democratic Movement to set aside the government’s decision to lease farms to a Russian billionaire, Rashid Sardarov. The decision to lease four farms to Sardarov for 99 years was taken by then land reform minister Utoni Nujoma. Since then, PDM has been pushing...
Lahja Nashuuta A parliamentary committee has uncovered potential mismanagement of funds meant to finance youth business initiatives across the country’s 121 constituencies. Nantu-Likwafela, the company appointed to run the government’s 121 constituency youth enterprises initiative, has denied claims that it withheld funds or delayed payments meant to drive youth entrepreneurship. The initiative is aimed at...
Iuze Mukube Former fisheries, land reform and agriculture minister Mac-Albert Hengari will learn tomorrow whether he will be released from custody or if the State’s application for postponement will succeed. Hengari (59) and his 30-year-old co-accused appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday. A peacefull protest demanding his release was also staged. They each face...
RUNDU – The Shadikongoro Irrigation Project in Kavango East’s Mukwe constituency is facing significant losses. It struggles to harvest 290 hectares of maize due to the persistent unavailability of a combine harvester.The government-owned project has, for the past few years, relied on hiring machinery from other irrigation schemes. However, such schemes are also facing similar...
IMPALILA ISLAND – Former Kabbe South councillor and new National Assembly member John Likando expressed full confidence in his party’s ability to retain the constituency at the upcoming by-election. He said the constituency has long been a Swapo stronghold, noting that the party has continuously responded to the needs of the community. Addressing a Swapo...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Messages of condolence are continuing to pour in for the fallen Church of Africa deputy bishop, Ngetujame Zacheus Makari, who died on Saturday. Makari was an instrumental figure in society and admired by many. He was a community activist in addition to spreading the biblical gospel. Members of his church and community valued...
Denzil Xavier Dawids (25), who allegedly rammed his car into a stationary vehicle and killed a female passenger on 1 October 2023 in Gobabis, pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. He made the plea before Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku at the High Court situated at the Windhoek Correctional Facility. Dawids is...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Chief Ananias Soroseb of the Hai//omsan Royal House said his community feels left out of the discussion relating to the 1904-08 genocide committed on Namibian soil, where their forebears were among the casualties. He said they were shocked by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s speech at the official Genocide Remembrance Day last week. “That is...
Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti officially opened the Victoria Private School at Dordabis on Monday. He encouraged the first batch of learners to take their studies seriously.The school’s establishment was made possible by an investment of N$40 million by Russian investor Rashid Sardarov, who owns the Marula Game Ranch. The school, which will be free...
OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Totem Expo is a vibrant annual celebration that goes beyond a mere display of cultural symbols. At its heart, the expo is dedicated to promoting culture and ensuring the vital transmission of clan identity, particularly among the Ovawambo clans. The annual event started in 2012 and involves commercial activities and a...