Of all children assessed for disability in the Erongo region, 25% were found with disabilities more likely related to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), a medical expert has said.
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Chiefs not consulted in oil exploration – APP
Traditional authorities in the areas where ReconAfrica is exploring for oil have not been consulted, the All People’s Party (APP) claimed last week.
Murder accused to reapply for bail
A Windhoek resident, who is currently on trial for stabbing to death his girlfriend and mother of his child in Havana during May 2018, is reapplying for bail after his initial bail application was denied.
SONA fracas: LPM MPs face the music… privileges committee to meet over disruption
The Powers, Privileges and Immunities Parliamentary Committee is expected to meet today to look at a complaint involving the conduct of Landless People’s Movement leaders Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb, who last week disrupted a joint sitting of parliament.
Budget cut pushes NBC into corner
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is finding itself in a precarious situation, with a massive budget cut in the current financial year threatening its sustainability.
‘Traumatised’ teachers fearful of further tremors
Some teachers and support staff at Edward //Garoeb Primary School in the Sesfontein constituency are refusing to return to their duty station for fear of earthquake tremors.
Govt commits to better infrastructure
President Hage Geingob says the government is expected to upgrade 1 480 kilometres of the country’s road network to improve access and mobility for Namibians across the country.
Cops probe failed arson attempt on Swapo office
The Swapo office at Keetmanshoop was the apparent target of a failed arson attempt during the early hours of Friday morning.
Stalled rural electrification project gets green light
The Ncumushi village electrification project that was stalled due to a dispute between a contractor and crop field owner has been given the green light to go ahead.
Industry loop – Celebrities in Namibia
There’s a question...remark that gets thrown around a lot in Namibia and that remark is, do we have celebrities in Namibia?” I’m terming it a remark because declaring it a question will legitimize it. Why are we...as Namibians so aspres at times hoeka? “Do we have celebrities in Namibia?” Seriously? How is that even a question?
