Many local authorities in Namibia continue to reflect weak financial management systems, thereby compromising service delivery. T
Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )
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Mayor questions lithium arrests
Contrary to claims that there is illegal mining of lithium in Karibib, the town’s mayor Davey van Wyk has said he does not understand why the police are arresting residents for picking up stones.
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New Okahandja councillors pledge to reclaim ‘Garden Town’ status
Despite their different political affiliations, the newly-elected Okahandja councillors promised to work together to restore the town’s identity as the ‘Garden Town’ once again.
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Indigenous plants should benefit locals – Shifeta
Environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed concern that most of the country’s resources, specifically indigenous plant products, continue to be utilised for cosmetic or pharmaceutical purposes, without proper benefit-sharing arrangements.
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Retail sector struggles as apprentices shun poor pay
Unemployed and unskilled young Namibians are not taking up apprenticeship opportunities to acquire skills in the wholesale and retail sector.
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N$140m required for migration policy
Home affairs will need an estimated amount of N$140 million over a period of five years for the implementation of identified activities under its newly-launched migration policy.
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Farm managers against green schemes privatisation
The standing committee on agriculture, environment and natural resources on an oversight visit to green schemes found there was little support for the envisaged private leasing of the facilities by those on the ground.
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Grade 11, 12 marking nears completion
With the 2022 academic year having come to an end, the directorate of national examinations and assessment has announced it is working tirelessly to finish the marking process, which is halfway done.
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Military installations in sorry state
Little upgrading and maintenance of military installations inherited from the apartheid regime countrywide has left properties in a dilapidated state.
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Okahandja to reconsider debt collector appointment
Following complaints by Okahandja residents over the appointment of a debt collector, a community meeting with councillors, convened over the weekend, resolved to have the issue re-looked once the re-election of office-bearers at the town is done by this Friday.