Four catering companies, who were selected by the education ministry to deliver food to 63 000 learners housed in government hostels countrywide, will continue with their duties after the High Court granted a temporary urgent interdict against the cancellation and re-advertising of the tender.
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Amushelelo insists on senior counsel
Accused Ponzi scheme operators Michael Amushelelo and Gregory Cloete insist they need senior counsel (advocate) to represent them in their upcoming fraud trial in the Windhoek High Court, paid for by the Department of Legal Aid in the Ministry of Justice.
Migrant smuggler gets 6 years
A Congolese national convicted of smuggling three refugees into Namibia for a fee was sentenced to an effective six years in prison yesterday by Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku.
Fighting corruption is everyone’s business
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said every individual has a role to play in the fight against corruption.
Geingob pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ queen
President Hage Geingob last night expressed “deep sadness” over the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The British queen died at her Scottish Highland retreat on Thursday at the age of 96.
Personality of the week – Rauna Haulu – Redefining the role of an umpire
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Audi’s all-new RS range redefines high-performance
With the third generation of the Audi RS 3 Sportback and the second generation of the RS 3 Sedan, Audi is relaunching the sporty top-of-the-line pair in the compact high-performance segment. The award-winning five-cylinder engine now has more torque, making it even more powerful.
New gold mine to be developed by Osino Resources
Namibia will soon boast a new gold mine near the towns of Usakos, Karibib and Omaruru that is to be developed by Canadian company, Osino Resources. The development of the mine was confirmed this week following the results of the prefeasibility study for the Twin Hills gold project.
Consumers urged to spend low-value coins
The Bank of Namibia has confirmed there is no shortage of coins in the country, and that the local market has been adequately supplied with all necessary denominations. The clarification comes after a local retailer recently requested customers to exchange or purchase goods with coins, specifically 5 cents and 10 cents coins.
More investment needed in mental health facilities
Every person has a mental illness or problem but it can only manifest once triggered. This encompasses emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It influences the individual’s cognition and how he or she can handle stress of perception.