The process and the expenditures of regional and municipal councils go out of hand as a result of politicians and groups, who may or may not have supported these expenditures.
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Opinion – Kavangos the worst enemy to Kavangos
Thirty-two years of independence have rolled on but Kavangos still complain of being excluded from the delicious part of the independence cake.
Opinion – Namibia at crossroads
My senior leader comrade Nahas Angula penned down a piece in The Namibian newspaper, dated 29 July 2022, titled ‘Democratic accountability will improve service delivery in local authorities’.
Know your civil servant – Data at her fingertips
They say that nothing beats a good dose of patience, persistence and perseverance. And for Cornelia Kauri Maharero, truer words have never been spoken. Maharero, a Survey Technician at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s Department of Survey and Mapping, is the epitome of tenacity.
On the spot – Kahungu: Women are the backbone
Senior Journalist Albertina Nakale (AN) this week caught up with the secretary of the Swapo Party Women’s Council Fransina Kahungu to discuss various issues affecting women and the much-talked-about female presidential candidates.
Swakop CEO hails ratepayers, councillors
Swakopmund municipality CEO Archie Benjamin has said running a town is not rocket science but having leadership that wants to make a difference is crucial for success.
Omaheke school gets new hostel
The Ernst Meyer Primary School received a newly constructed hostel block. The state-of-the-art facility comprises of girls and boys hostel, matrons’ quarters, kitchen and a dining hall.
Govt hostels’ food supply at risk…as review panel suspends tender
Government hostels across the country are at the risk of running out of food after the Central Procurement Board of Namibia’s review panel suspended the contract awarded to four food supply companies, and ordered the tendering process to start afresh.
Being young is not enough – Geingob
President Hage Geingob has told youth leaders they must focus their efforts on identifying qualified, committed, patriotic and hardworking cadres who will deliver on the goals of the Swapo manifesto.
Titans collide over TransNamib autopsy
Bad luck comes in threes is an adage that sums up the perfect storm that engulfs embattled rail carrier TransNamib.