A Cabinet Committee has expressed satisfaction with the work carried out on the multi-million-dollar expansion of the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) project and reiterated government’s support for the completion of the project. The Cabinet Special Committee on the Expansion of the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) this week inspected the construction site of the...
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Northerners come to rescue of needy Erongo residents
Farmers in the north have initiated a project that collects food from fellow farmers to feed communities in need in the Erongo region, which is currently the epicentre of Covid-19.
Nearly 6 000 out of jobs
For the past three months nearly 400 local companies have given notice of their intention to retrench a total of 5 748 workers, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt economies across the world.
Wife killer jailed for 25 years
A farmworker from the Mariental district was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment on Wednesday, for a conviction on the murder of his wife of 21 years.
Medical aids advised to end unfair practices
Namibia’s ultimate authority to enforce compliance with financial regulations has instructed all medical aids to immediately address and eliminate unfair practices that favour group members with discounts compared to higher charges for individual members.
Air Namibia’s service licence reinstated at the 11th hour
Namibia’s High Court came through at the 11th hour to rescue ailing Air Namibia after the Transportation Commission of Namibia unceremoniously attempted to suspend Air Namibia’s Scheduled Air Services Licence this week.
Pick n Pay assault suspect gets N$3 000 bail
A Pick n Pay customer was granted bail of N$3 000, following his appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly assaulting a female employee in one of the shops this week.
Soldier warned for breaching military code
OMUTHIYA – A Namibian Defence Force soldier, currently on operation in Okongo, has received a serious warning following the sharing of information on social media pertaining to his displeasure of their accommodation.
Star of the Week – Liina Risager
Our Star of the Week is Liina Risager, a jobless woman, who spent her 50th birthday by feeding and donating several items to a destitute family from the Goreangab informal settlement.
San wallow in poverty in Grootfontein shacks
GROOTFONTEIN – “We are living on the mercy of God,” these were the words repeatedly said by a group of destitute people, including San community members residing next to the historical single quarters in Grootfontein, where they have set up ramshackle shacks.
