Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )

The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, has unveiled the top 30 shortlisted candidates for the second run of the highly anticipated Old Mutual Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED 2.0). 

Hartlief, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, recently signed a substantive agreement with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) effective for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 applicable to all bargaining unit employees of Hartlief Continental Meat Products. 

The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) last month donated 10 computers to the National Youth Council’s Oranjemund Youth Forum and the School Infrastructure Improvement Initiative, facilitated through the office of the Ohangwena governor. 

In the heart of the Hardap region, a remarkable sports revolution is taking place as Gibeon’s spirited youth turn to football, not only as a means to stay away from alcohol abuse and crime but also as a beacon of hope in the face of limited job opportunities. 

Residents of Kriess, a village some 60 kilometres west of Mariental in the Hardap region, have been denied the use of a health facility by feuding political foes – the Landless People’s Movement and ruling Swapo Party. 

A 45-year-old man who allegedly raped his biological daughter 15 times between 2018 and 2020, impregnated her, and forced her to abort the foetus, received his trial dates earlier this week. 

The City of Windhoek recently appointed three people in key positions within its policing unit.  

The Oshakati Multi-Purpose Youth Centre, under the youth and sports ministry, has had no water since last December after the local town council disconnected the service due to an outstanding bill of over N$100 000.