An environmental and safety engineer at a uranium mine in Kazakhstan last week explained there are certain measures the Russian company exploring for the rare mineral in the Omaheke region should undertake to ensure it does not contaminate a valuable water aquifer in the area.
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Injured robbery suspect regrets attacking cop
A 32-year-old man who is expected to appear in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court today has expressed regret in attacking police officers. The suspect was discharged from Oshakati hospital on Saturday.
Nandi-Ndaitwah: Heroes want honesty from leaders
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said there are only eight years to achieve Vision 2030 and if Namibians do not pull up their socks and work hard, history will not forget them.
Retired cop allegedly murdered
A 26-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly stabbing retired police chief inspector Peter Nepunda with a spear at his farming plot in Omatako, in the Tsumkwe area.
Accountability key to SADC development
Accountability in public resources management is a cross-cutting issue which transcends the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP), and which calls for the coordinated work of all non-state actors.
Agriculture procures water drilling rigs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform recently procured drilling rigs in an effort to expedite water provision to rural communities. The ministry said it pays a lot of money through tenders to contractors to drill boreholes in different rural communities, especially those prone to crocodile attacks.
State wants maximum penalty for Noble, Azhar
State advocate Timo Itula on Friday asked Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya to sentence drug dealers Grant Noble and Dinath Azhar to the maximum allowed under the Drugs Act, namely 15 years direct imprisonment.
Blue Waters out to avoid relegation axe…as netball league action continues
Blue Waters Netball Club head coach Juanita Witbeen has said this weekend will mark a vital turning point in their 2022 league campaign, as they will be required to put their best foot forward to beat Tigers and Afrocat Lions.
In loving memory of Lesley Arnold Haraeb 1983 – 2022
A dark cloud has befallen the close-knit community of Etoshapoort following the shocking departure of former Golden Bees Football Club serial net-buster Lesley Arnold Haraeb, famously known as ‘Tico-Tico’ or better still ‘Shower-Shower’ in football and social circles.
My candid view – Salute to coach Shipanga and the girls
Renowned American author and minister of the Oak Hills Church, Max Lucado teaches us that: “A man who wants to flawlessly lead the orchestra must be prepared to turn his back on the crowd”.