OMUTHIYA – Oshikoto Swapo coordinator Armas Amukwiyu says the nullified elections for Olukonda district and Oniipa local authority remain in limbo.
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Ex-Plan fighter gets official funeral
RUNDU – Former People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (Plan) fighter Elia Muremi has been accorded an official funeral following his death last Sunday at the age of 65. Muremi died in a Rundu hospital after an illness.
Farmworkers union warns employers
The Namibia Farmworkers Union (Nafwu) general secretary Rocco Nguvauva has issued a stern warning to farm owners subsequent to reports that some employers have been refusing to sign the generational farmworkers evaluation form.
Father charged with raping daughter denied bail
OMUTHIYA – A father of a grade 4 learner in Oshikoto was denied bail on Wednesday in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court after he appeared on rape charges for having allegedly defiled his biological daughter.
Delayed reopening would increase school dropouts
ONAYENA – The minister of education, Anna Nghipondoka, says delays in reopening of schools due to the Covid-19 pandemic could have resulted in massive dropouts countrywide.
Havana teen battles rare disease
An unemployed mother from Havana informal settlement has shared a heart-rending story of having to care for her once jovial 17-year-old son who is now confined to his bed and unable to complete his education.
Govt to determine value of exported timber
Forestry minister Pohamba Shifeta yesterday told lawmakers the authorities will investigate and establish the total volumes and value of rosewood exported over recent years.
Rundu told to ditch debt collector
RUNDU – Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni has ordered the Rundu Town Council to immediately terminate an agreement with Redforce Debt Management.
Judiciary extends PG vacancy deadline
The application period for the vacancy of the prosecutor general has been extended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
RA hits back at local contractor
The Roads Authority yesterday claimed representatives of a local and Chinese contractor had mutually entered into an agreement with it to allow the authorities to make payments directly into an account nominated by the two parties for a road construction contract.