Lessons from world history remind us that successes in human rights and policies geared towards promotion of the welfare of the people have always emerged victorious against the evils of colonialism, racism, and apartheid. I
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Environment maps wildlife corridors… initiative aimed at tackling human-wildlife conflict
The environment ministry is mapping out wildlife corridors, to determine movement areas of wild animals in order to prevent human-wildlife conflict.
National budget ‘must reflect priority areas’
Economists believe that when finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi tables the 2021/22 national budget in parliament tomorrow, it should clearly prioritise allocations to reflect the dire reality on the ground and to promote productivity in order to boost economic growth.
Woman denies murdering nephew
A 39-year-old woman, charged with murder and defeating or obstructing the course of justice, in connection with the death of her nephew in 2018, yesterday told the Ohangwena Magistrate’s Court she had nothing to do with the crime she is being accused of.
Vaccine doses coming this week
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccine doses is headed to Namibia, health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula confirmed yesterday.
Long wait for rape, murder accused
Windhoek High Court Judge Nate Ndauendapo last week postponed the case of a Kunene man, charged with multiple counts of rape and one count of murder, to September this year for judgement.
Convicted murderer sues state over alleged assault
A man, who was convicted last year by Oshakati High Court of murdering his girlfriend by stabbing and nearly decapitating her seven years ago at his flat in Oshakati, is now suing the state for having allegedly been assaulted by correctional officers.
MP wants drought issue taken seriously
Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters parliamentarian Iipumbu Kalimbo says he is not impressed with the manner in which some ruling party MPs handled a recent motion seeking to address the plight of drought-hit farmers and households in the Kunene region.
RDP adds five new members to NEC
The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) has added five new members to its national executive committee (NEC), bringing the total number to 21, the party’s spokesperson Nghiningiluandubo Kashume has said.
Schlettwein wants more women on land boards
Land reform minister Calle Schlettwein has called for the nomination of more women and youth to serve on communal land boards across the country.
