Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )

Christian leaders are not meant to be involved in politics or business. 

As we celebrate World Ocean Day today, I wonder how many Namibians are aware of the country’s pioneering role in establishing the current international legal order for ocean use.

Local and regional councillors as well as administrators have been asked to work in coherence to ensure effective resolutions are made and implemented successfully. 

The police in Zambezi last weekend arrested a suspect after he was found in possession of kudu meat, a firearm and ammunition without valid permits at Shiwunga village.

Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes has urged coastal residents to come up in numbers and join the rest of the world to commemorate World Ocean Day 2022, which will be held in the town.

The chairperson of the Hardap Regional Council Gershon Dauseb has urged residents of Stampriet to pay for municipal services to ensure the village council meets its financial obligations and development plans.

The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations says their objections against phosphate mining are misrepresented in the final verification document of Marine Spatial Planning and now gives the impression that they support the activity.

A case of attempted murder was opened against a 17-year-old girl for stabbing a 29-year-old woman with an Okapi knife on Monday night during an alleged fight over a boyfriend.

The truck driver who reportedly carried drugs with a combined value of more than N$11 million was granted bail of N$50 000 with conditions in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court last week.

The United Democratic Front and Swapo have forged a marriage so Swapo can take over the chairpersonship of the Erongo Regional Council seat and keep other political parties out even after the re-election of the Swakopmund constituency councillor.