2021-05-18Albertina Nakale While Canadian miner ReconAfrica has moved to calm excitement around “potential billions of barrels of oil”, the Southern Africa Anglican bishops called for an immediate halt to exploratory drilling by the company, and labelled it a sin. Responding to environmental concerns last week, ReconAfrica spokesperson Ndapewoshali Shapwanale claimed that exploration wells have no impact on the environment View more
2021-05-19Albertina Nakale The home affairs ministry has reversed an earlier decision and granted permission to a same-sex couple to bring their twin daughters – born through surrogacy in South Africa – home to Namibia. View more
2021-05-19Albertina Nakale The stray dogs problem in Okahandja has reached epic proportions, with the Garden Town’s hospital having recorded an increase in dog bites in various locations. View more
2021-05-20Albertina Nakale The names of successful candidates who were interviewed in public last week to replace Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) commissioners have been sent to President Hage Geingob for final nomination before the National Assembly endorses them. View more
2021-05-28Albertina Nakale Local leaders have been sending warm wishes to President Hage Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos after they tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday evening. Presidency spokesperson Alfredo Hengari said the first couple are in good spirits and self-isolating at their residence. View more
2021-05-28Albertina Nakale As Namibia’s sodomy law debate intensifies, various political parties and activists have expressed different opinions, with some calling on national leaders to calculate their remarks made publicly against sexual minorities. View more
2021-05-31Albertina Nakale The government has refuted widespread allegations that no consultation took place with the Zambezi inhabitants regarding the signed Namibia-Botswana Boundary Treaty of 2018. View more
2021-06-02Albertina Nakale Thousands of students at various institutions of higher learning remain in limbo over the status of their funding by the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) and are now unable to sit for their first-semester examination. View more
2021-06-02Albertina Nakale As Namibia expressed its readiness to host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) Brand Africa conference, about eight African ministers confirmed their attendance for the global event. View more
2021-06-03Albertina Nakale Newly appointed deputy inspector general of the police Joseph Shikongo has vowed to fight tooth and nail to root out cross-border vehicle theft, especially in neighbouring Angola. View more
2021-06-03Albertina Nakale International relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will this month meet her Botswana counterpart Lemogang Kwape to mend seemingly broken relations between the two countries due to continuous border conflicts. View more
2021-06-03Albertina Nakale In a landmark ruling, the Public Procurement Review Panel led by legal practitioner Fillemon Immanuel has castigated the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) for a decision on phase one repair works for the Tubusis Primary School and hostel. View more
2021-06-04Albertina Nakale The Landless People’s Movement’s (LPM) appeal case, which was granted by the Supreme Court, will be heard of 21 July 2021. View more
2021-06-07Albertina Nakale The Khorixas Town Council faces enormous outstanding water debts monthly due to non-payment by residents, government offices, ministries and agencies as well as the business community at large. View more
2021-06-07Albertina Nakale The recruitment process for the vacant Okahandja CEO position is at advanced stage, with interviews already concluded, mayor Natasha Brinkman has said. View more
2021-06-08Albertina Nakale The home affairs ministry has urged the public to delay application for national documents – due to rising Covid-19 cases – that are not urgent. View more
2021-06-08Albertina Nakale The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) fears the country could be classified as a high-risk destination due to rising Covid-19 cases and a slow vaccination campaign due to vaccine apathy. View more
2021-06-08Albertina Nakale ǀAsase ge ǁgaumâihe !nakaǂnôa ǀawa!namn inpekter xenerali, Joseph Shikongob ge ra mîǁgui ǁîn nî hoa ǁkhāsib ǀkha !narisa auton hîa !hūǀgorade ū ra ǂgâxa-ūhena ǁkhaesa, !gōsase ǀgūse ǁgoe Angolaba xu. View more
2021-06-09Albertina Nakale As students continue to physically sit for exams, higher education institutions are hard at work to ensure Covid-19 health protocols are adhered to for the safety and health of students and staff. View more
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