The main accused in the tax refund fraud trial, which is ongoing in the Windhoek High Court, has denied any wrongdoing before acting Judge Kobus Miller.
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Uukwangali chief’s top aide dies
MAYARA – The Uukwangali Traditional Authority (UTA) in Kavango West region has confirmed the death of Christian Shimuketa, who served as chairperson of the traditional chiefs council.
Urban poor excluded from Govt food aid
OMUTHIYA – Tsumeb constituency councillor Lebbius Tobias says urban constituencies do not receive food aid from government for the less fortunate in towns.
Unions wary of reopening schools
Local teachers’ unions are not convinced it is safe to reopen schools on 7 September for face-to-face classes due to rising Covid-19 countrywide.
Geingob appoints new economic advisor
The Presidency is expected to unveil Allan Gray Namibia CEO James Mnyupe as President Hage Geingob’s new economic advisor.
Hatuikulipi to stand trial for bribery attempt
James Hatuikulipi, one of the men at the centre of the Fishrot scandal, is set to stand trial for his alleged attempt to bribe and steal evidence in his ongoing case.
Cops ready to enforce national curfew
Police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga has called on members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement in the strict implementation of the daily curfew imposed nationally between 20h00 and 05h00 to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
Sexually abused minors receive counselling … as alleged paedophile returns to court
The minor boys who were allegedly preyed on, sexually abused and videotaped by a 48-year-old Windhoek resident for a pornographic business, are currently undergoing counselling for the trauma.
Cultural rituals allowed at Covid burials
Cabinet has directed that the covering of Covid-related graves with mechanical ploughs be discontinued to ensure dignified burials for the deceased.
Okahandja seeks to evict squatters
Okahandja municipality has approached the Windhoek High Court to evict people currently occupying municipal land “illegally” in the areas of Eekunde Proper, Eekunde Extension 5, Veddersdal Extensions 1, 2 and 3 and Five Rand Extension 3 and 4.