Expectant mothers, who used to struggle for accommodation when the time to deliver approaches, can now breathe a sigh of relief following the inauguration of a new shelter at Katima Mulilo.
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Police urge caution on Kavango West roads
Kavango West Namibian Police commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo has urged motorists to practice caution when driving. This comes in the wake of recent road accidents recorded in the region.
Lüderitz introduces pre-paid water meters
Lüderitz Town Council introduced new pre-paid water meters to the town’s residents, which will replace the conventional meters. The newly-introduced pre-paid water meters are said to be easier to operate while still being affordable, according to the town council’s spokesperson, Elwin !Gaoseb.
Presidency defers town hall meeting… as commentators slam timing of gathering
An unprecedented town hall meeting that was set to take place two days before Swapo’s elective congress has been postponed to next year because of perceptions the meeting would influence the outcomes of the ruling party’s landmark event.
Cheetah, union cement wage deal
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) and Cheetah Cement yesterday reached a wage agreement to end the three-month strike that has crippled the Otjiwarongo-based plant.
Struggle kids march again
About 70 frustrated children of the liberation struggle marched to the parliament building yesterday but were blocked. The group says they are running out of patience and time and wants government to deliver on the promises of fishing quotas and jobs.
Trustco eats humble pie
“After a protracted legal battle with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Financial Services Tribunal over a period of more than two years, Trustco now has actionable evidence that its financials will need to be restated…,”
Man accused of killing wife, daughter ‘suicidal’
A man, accused of killing his wife and daughter and injuring two other people in a shooting spree over the weekend, is suicidal.
Land servicing, education win big
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) hosted its prestigious 2022 Good Business Awards in Windhoek on 3 November 2022. Officiated over by the Vice President, Nangolo Mbumba, the event was attended by leading lights in Namibia’s private sector.
Namcor assists with COP-27 participation
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) last week donated N$150 000 to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) to facilitate Namibia’s participation at the COP27 gathering being held in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt between 6 and 18 November.