WALVIS BAY – A war of words has erupted between the interim board of the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) and its Walvis Bay-based Seaflower Pelagic Processing (SPP) over the controversial partnership, which also resulted in a recent court challenge.
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Family haunted by mysterious fires…soaking items to avoid destruction
A family of 10 from the Oshitenda informal settlement on the outskirts of Windhoek is living in the open after mysterious fires continue to torment their four-bedroom home since 26 August this year.
Grounded Air Namibia staff reject 50% pay cut
The Namibia Cabin Crew Union (NCCU) has accused Air Namibia’s interim CEO and his management team of having declared war with the airline’s workers following a notice of 50% salary reduction for staff who have been grounded due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tourism industry grapples with booking cancellations
The tourism industry has not seen any new bookings since government announced protocols of the tourism revival initiative and the subsequent reopening of the Hosea Kutako International Airport for inbound tourists last week.
Murder suspect failed to disclose doctor’s note
A superintendent responsible for the section where murder accused Marcus Thomas is held at the Windhoek Correctional Facility told the court yesterday the American never disclosed to them a letter in which a private doctor recommended for him to be put in isolation pending a Covid-19 test.
Venaani warns of new ‘political messiahs’
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has warned electorates to be cautious of “political actors” that he said are coming on the scene as “new messiahs”
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N$94m housing contract cancelled … as contractor allegedly skips country
WALVIS BAY – A Walvis Bay-based ship repair company has cancelled a N$94 million housing contract, which was meant to benefit 82 employees.
‘Eliminated’ Swapo councillors fight back
ONGWEDIVA – Two Omusati councillors are fighting tooth and nail to be considered as candidates by the ruling party in the upcoming regional council elections slated for 27 November.
Community water tank disappears
Windhoek mayor Fransina Kahungu says she will launch an investigation after a water tank used by the Goreangab informal settlement was stolen last week Monday.