Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku last week convicted Abraham Maasdorp on a charge of murder with direct intent, and defeating the course of justice. The judge found that the State, represented by Advocate Basson Lilungwe, proved beyond reasonable doubt that Maasdorp intentionally killed his 10-week pregnant girlfriend, Magda van Wyk (20) on 2 August...
The Windhoek Municipal Council is committed to reclaiming Windhoek’s cleanest city in Africa’ status, mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja has said. Larandja, who was elected mayor on 21 January this year, made the remarks on Thursday during the ordinary council meeting also attended by various officials. “To this end, we urge our residents to treat Windhoek as...
The lawyer of a woman accused of defrauding a private school in Windhoek of more than N$2.8 million indicated that her client intends pleading guilty to some of the charges she is facing. Johanna Coetzee (52) pleaded guilty to 13 of the 18 charges she faces yesterday. Her lawyer Janita von Wielligh informed Windhoek High...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – The chief regional officer of the Kavango West Regional Council, Matheus Singambwe, has urged the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) to prioritise people from the region when filling positions at the Nkurenkuru Vocational Training Centre (VTC). He made his appeal during a consultative meeting with the NTA in Windhoek recently. He said...
Paulina Ndalikokule Stefanus Nambara NKURENKURU – A total of N$524 450 was pledged during the Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner on Saturday, hosted by the Nkurenkuru Town Council and attended by more than 350 guests. ReconNamibia, a subsidiary of the Canada-based oil and gas company ReconAfrica, is this year’s main sponsor, and pledged N$100 000...
Andreas Thomas National Council sessions resumed on Monday to consider several Bills referred to it by the National Assembly, including the Appropriation Bill.Vice chairperson of the National Council Vicky Mbawo Kauma said the House will address the Roads Bill, Judiciary Amendment Bill and Public Procurement Amendment Bill. During the opening of the 16th session of...
Andreas Thomas Members of the National Assembly began a week-long induction and orientation seminar in Swakopmund on Monday.During the workshop, Members of Parliament (MPs), primarily first-time lawmakers, will be guided through their roles, including parliamentary protocol, diplomacy and etiquette. In addition, they will be taken through the laws and operations of the Namibian Parliament. The...
Linea Dishena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says planting of trees in May could become a national tradition to promote peace, unity and development, as envisioned by the late Founding President and Father of the Nation, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. On Monday, Namibians across the country took time to plant trees in honour of Nujoma, who died on...
Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL – A tree-planting ceremony was held at Aimablaagte Primary School in Mariental on Monday in memory of late Founding President Sam Nujoma, with Hardap region governor Riaan McNab distributing 30 seedlings to local schools. The event was organised by the Office of the Governor and principals from Mariental High School, Empelheim Secondary...
Mulisa Simiyasa OTJIWARONGO – Otjozondjupa governor John ||Khamuseb has urged the inhabitants of the region to plant more fruit trees and consume locally-produced food as a symbol of honouring the legacy of founding president Sam Nujoma. ||Khamuseb was speaking at a tree-planting event his office organised on Monday at a newly- created orchard at the...