About 1 000 loyalists, supporters, sympathisers and dignitaries descended on ‘Omimbonde Vitano’ like bees on a honeypot to witness the ascendance of Eben Tjozohongo II Nguvauva to the pinnacle of the Ovambanderu leadership.
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Closed-door campaigns slammed… as Swapo emphasises unity in leadership battle
With six weeks left before Swapo’s decisive intraparty congress, little to nothing is known about what the top four candidates have to offer, as their campaigns are exclusive for the little over 700 delegates.
Govt keeps 3 green schemes…insufficient budget behind AgriBusDev’s demise
While government has moved to lease out unproductive green scheme farms to investors, it has decided to hold onto three as it can sufficiently finance their operations. Another reason advanced is that government cannot give up on the farms to entirely leave them in the hands of private entities.
Noa drops TransNamib ball in Shiimi’s court
Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa has washed his hands off troubled rail transporter TransNamib, instead directing finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi to ensure corrective measures are taken against executives accused of impropriety and mismanagement.
All systems go for Nguvauva coronation
Ovambanderu Traditional Authority will this weekend convene at Omaueuozonjanda in the Epukiro constituency to instal chief designate Eben Tjozohongo Nguvauva II as paramount chief of that community.
Minister enters city fray…questions CEO recruitment, corruption claims
The Windhoek municipal council’s failure to appoint a CEO for almost 24 months has destabilised the city’s administrative machinery while robbing residents of the quality services they yearn for.
Race for Ombara Otjitambi heats up
Two politicians and an academic are set to compete for the position of Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) paramount chief (PC).
Diescho decries genocide seminar snub
Exiled Namibian academic Joseph Diescho has expressed disappointment at not being given the opportunity to speak at a conference, held in Germany, co-organised by Unam.
Lawyer dumps Katjaimo
Prominent lawyer Mekumbu Tjiteere has ceased representing embattled Katutura Central constituency councillor Vezemba Rodman Katjaimo for possibly bringing their law firm’s name into disrepute.
City beckons for Lutombi
The long-drawn-out saga of the appointment of a new City of Windhoek CEO is about to come to an end with the imminent appointment of Roads Authority chief executive officer Conrad Lutombi.