The increasing delivery of decent housing units and the expanded rollout of electricity to almost all sectors of the regional economy were some of the biggest highlights in Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate’s state of the region address yesterday.
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Negligence costs coastal driver N$300 000
Not only did it claim the lives of his pregnant fiancée and son, but the fatal accident will now also cost Leon Schiefer more than N$300 000 for a car that was written off.
Poaching pastor appeals hefty sentence
Self-proclaimed prophet and founder of the House of Joy Ministries Jackson Babi has turned to the High Court to appeal his 27 years imprisonment sentence for rhino poaching in Gobabis.
Menzies heads back to Supreme Court
After they were granted a one-month extension by the High Court to continue supplying ground handling services at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Tuesday, Menzies Aviation scored a victory yesterday when they were granted permission by the court to once again petition the Supreme Court.
Ashiyana appointed WorldSkills Champions representative
Namibia’s Justina Ashiyana was appointed to serve as WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for Africa from 2023 to 2024, representing the African continent together with South Africa’s Mihle Mvelakubi.
FNB assumes BAN chair
FNB Namibia CEO Erwin Tjipuka recently took over the chairmanship of the Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) at an event held last week. The responsibility of chairing the association rotates annually among the managing directors or chief executive officers of commercial banks in Namibia.
Growth in domestic money decreases
The total amount of money, comprised of cash, checking accounts, saving accounts and other types of deposits, in circulation in the domestic economy actually decreased from 9.9% year-on-year (y/y) growth in April 2023, to 7.7% y/y growth in May 2023. According to a Private Sector Credit Extension report
Rehabilitation key to crime prevention – Katjivena
The rehabilitation and reintegration of former convicted offenders are crucial elements for an effective and comprehensive justice system to thrive and cannot be relegated to mere options.
Walvis continues shooting blanks
The Walvis Bay municipality has been instructed to re-advertise the position of CEO for the third time now, following the unsuccessful outcome of their last attempt to fill the vacancy.
Shikongo shuffles his pack again
Namibian Police boss Joseph Shikongo has once again made a raft of changes at the top echelons of the force.









