“We have lost a man who was able to transcend political differences, and to reach out and forge alliances in pursuit of a common goal,” founding Father Sam Nujoma said as he described Gerhard Hans Tötemeyer, who died on 31 January 2024 at his residence in Swakopmund.
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Geingob’s leadership inspired me: Ramaphosa
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa described the late president Hage Geingob as his elder brother and a close friend.
Shack owners refuse to leave school premises
The inspector of the Ohangwena Education Circuit, Frieda Kashikatu, said residents of 17 shacks on the premises at the Nafidi Primary School refuse to move without compensation.
Mbumba appoints Africa’s youngest minister…Mushelenga posted to MICRO
One of Africa’s youngest Cabinet ministers at 27, Theofelus was propelled into her new role by new President Nangolo Mbumba along with John Mutorwa, who, while holding the Works and Transport portfolio, is now also deputy prime minister.
Cospharm contributes N$2.6m gloves
In working together with the health ministry to improve the health sector, Cospharm Investments last week donated surgical gloves worth N$2.6 million to the ministry.
Fredericks’ foundation donates school uniforms
The Frank Fredericks Foundation (FFF) reinforced its commitment to school development in Namibia last week by donating school uniforms to nine schools as part of its ‘back-to-school initiative’ valued at N$100 000.
Teachers not allowed to charge for extra classes
Teachers are not allowed to charge fees when conducting extra classes for their learners.
Security guard guilty of murder
Oshakati High Court Judge Eduard Kesslau convicted a security guard of murdering his girlfriend over suspect text messages.
Murderous arsonist allowed to appeal convictions
A man from northern Namibia who was convicted in August 2022 of killing the mother of his child by hitting her with a brick several times on the head, has been allowed by the High Court to appeal his convictions in the Supreme Court.
DaFonsech loses N$6.8m land fight
Well-known police chief inspector, Christina van Dunem DaFonsech Shikongo was dealt a blow by the High Court on Friday when she lost a case in which she was fighting to keep a piece of land that she inherited after her father’s passing.