The late Benedickus Johannes Nkundu, who died at the age of 80 on 19 March 2022 at Mururani, was laid to rest yesterday at Siya village in Kavango West’s Kapako constituency. Nkundu was accorded the honour of an official funeral by President Hage Geingob.
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Councillors slam veil of secrecy over N$24m audit
The infamous findings contained in an audit report performed by accounting firm PwC Namibia over an alleged unaccounted for N$24 million have caused a rift among councillors at the Walvis Bay municipality.
Ruckus over early pension fund access
The Namibian Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) yesterday urged the working public to remain calm ahead of the final standards and regulations on the Preservation of Retirement Benefits to be made under the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, 2021 (FIMA).
Teen nabbed with cannabis worth nearly N$700 000
Police in Kavango West have arrested a 19-year-old male for being in possession of 115 parcels of cannabis, collectively weighing about 68kg and valued at N$682 850.
San lift veil on untold abuse
Members of the San community say they are being exploited and forced to work on farms without receiving the monthly payment.
Mixed verdict for man who murdered toddler
A man who was first found to be unfit to stand trial due to a mental defect by a State psychiatrist, then declared fit by a private one, was convicted on some of the charges he faced yesterday.
Locals must help run green schemes… governor calls for regional council involvement
Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku says government-owned green schemes should team up with locals through potential joint ventures to ensure optimal output.
Forex traders seek judge’s recusal
Forex traders Michael Amushelelo and Gregory Cloete have indicated to Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen that they would consider bringing a recusal application against her for perceived bias.
Body in freezer accused to apply for bail
Two men who were arrested for having a hand in the death of a 22-year-old whose remains were found in a freezer at Herero Mall in Katutura Central, want to be released on bail.
Personality of the week – Jeremiah Nakathila….‘I’m not afraid of anyone at lightweight’
Namibian boxing sensation Jeremiah Nakathila is feeling the love from his compatriots following his impressive victory over former world champion, Mexico’s Miguel Berchelt recently in Las Vegas, US. Nakathila, 32, 23-2 (19 KOs) dominated Berchelt on his way to a sixth-round stoppage win as a stunned crowd watched in absolute awe.








