Second psych evaluation for murder accused ex-teacher
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
Fishrot arrests ‘not politically motivated’
Chief investigator of the Anti-Corruption Commission Andreas Kanyangela has dismissed claims that the arrests of the Fishrot accused, who were taken into custody on the eve of election day in 2019, was politically motivated.
Kahungu vows to tackle factionalism
Newly elected Swapo Party Women’s Council secretary Fransina Kahungu has vowed not to tolerate divisions and factionalism within the ruling party’s wing.
Rape convict hostel caretaker faces hefty sentence
High Court Judge Alfred Siboleka has a daunting task of deciding an appropriate sentence for a former hostel caretaker who is convicted on multiple counts of rape for sexually violating 10 minor boys.
Sikondo irrigation ploughs ahead
The Sikondo irrigation project is on track with agricultural activities despite numerous economic challenges, including ageing infrastructure and high electricity costs.
Ex-Rundu managers’ corruption case dismissed
The corruption case against former Rundu Town Council strategic executives Herman Haingura and Athanasius Maghumbo has been struck from the court roll after a further postponement request from the State was denied.
NQA warns against bogus institutions
The Namibia Qualifications Authority has once again warned students to be on the lookout for bogus institutions in Namibia.
N$53bn in revenue possible from oil discoveries
The mines and energy ministry last week confirmed the discovery of light oil in the Venus well of the joint venture between TotalEnergies (40%), QatarEnergy (30%), Impact Oil and Gas (20%) and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (10%).
DBN passes N$1 billion mark for renewable energy…Rosh Pinah Solar Park to power mine, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) signed an agreement on Friday, 25 February 2022 to finance a solar park at Rosh Pinah. With this latest agreement, the DBN’s commitment to the field of renewable energy amounts to N$1.038 billion, encompassing finance for 87.9 MW from 13 projects.







