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Living and employment conditions of the fishing industry employees have been a concern for government, with fisheries minister Albert Kawana recently lashing out at some of the industry players

The family of three Namibian fishermen and their Zambian cousin, fatally shot by members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) last week along the Chobe River, claimed the soldiers killed the unarmed men “execution style”. 

WALVIS BAY – Seaflower Pelagic Processing (SPP) employees and a union representing their interests have made a dramatic U-turn against the company and are calling on government to revoke the quota that was allocated to them earlier this year to save 655 jobs at Walvis Bay. 

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander Tebo Dikote was yesterday unapologetic over the killing of Namibian fishermen who were gunned down last week Thursday between Impalila Island and the Kasika village on the Chobe River. 

Former Namibian Defence Force chief Martin Shalli yesterday succumbed to pressure by issuing an apology over his comments at a Swapo rally where he had called for the slitting of Swapo defectors’ throats. 

The trial of prominent Windhoek lawyer Dirk Conradie and his long-time friend Sara Ngenohani Damases was for the umpteenth time postponed yesterday, this time to 8 March next year.

OMUTHIYA – Oshikoto police commander Commissioner Armas Shivute has urged new police recruits to uphold the law, as they protect the vulnerable in the community while dealing decisively with offenders. 

Independent candidate for the Epukiro constituency Sandie Tjaronda has vowed to make the constituency the region’s economic hub by, among others, reinforcing the agricultural sector and building capacity to add value to its raw materials.

Ngoloneya gwoshitopolwa shaShana Elia Irimari okwa kumagidha oshigwana shi hogolele ongundu yoSwapo oshoka oyo yi li mondjila.

WALVIS BAY – President Hage Geingob has galvanised Swapo supporters to reclaim the Walvis Bay Urban constituency in the upcoming regional and local authority elections, while refuting accusations that the ruling party is corrupt.