National

Namibians from all corners of the country will flock to Outapi in the Omusati region to celebrate one of the most important days on Namibia’s calendar, Independence Day on Tuesday, 21 March.

After months of flooding in the northern parts of the country, the waters have finally receded in many places. However, hundreds of families remain displaced and uncertain of their future.

A total of 101 persons have been arrested on drug-related matters between 1 and 28 February this year.

The community of Sibbinda is divided over the recent appointment of a cleaner at the constituency office, as the aggrieved parties feel the recruitment process was unfair.

A man who poured petrol on his girlfriend and 13-month-old baby girl and set them alight on 1 January 2020, was convicted of murder with direct intent and attempted murder on Monday by Windhoek High Court Judge Christie Liebenberg.

Olympian Gaby Ahrens, who is one of Namibia’s most-decorated shooters, was at the weekend elected as the new chairperson of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Athletes’ Commission (AC) in Algiers, Algeria.

Brave Warriors gaffer Collin Benjamin has expressed delight with the overall progress and intensity being displayed by the youngsters who form part of the national senior team’s 40-man provisional squad. 

Cohen Fistball Club (CFC 1) continued its dominance of the Bank Windhoek Fistball League when it won the first round of games by leading the National A League. 

For the period ending 31 December 2022, the Group has maintained its positive momentum in financial and operational performance, resulting in rental income increasing by 10.8% (Dec 2021: 2.9%) to N$175 million (Dec 2021: N$158 million), whilst containing vacancies to a minimum and achieving 6.1% (Dec 2021: 5.9%).

MTC has advised the public that the ongoing MTC has advised the public that the ongoing mandatory SIM registration process is only available and done in person through MTC SIM registration officials at official Mobile Homes or at various mobile field campaigns – and not done through a SMS short code *68966#.