The governor of the Khomas region said the closing of hostels in the region has an impact on performance, absenteeism and the dropout rate of secondary learners due to hunger.
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Hostel not a right but a privilege… principal turns away learners for not paying fee
Learners at Niilo Taapopi Secondary School in Okahao, Omusati region, were left stranded, and some were seen hopelessly roaming around town on Sunday evening after the school’s principal allegedly denied them access to the hostel for failing to pay the N$150 hostel fee.
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NSFAF N$148m payments untraceable
At least N$148 million paid by the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund to local universities could not be verified, as there is no credible documentary evidence to support the payments.
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Hunt for Ovaherero chief begins
Despite the installation of academic Mutjinde Katjiua as paramount chief of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) by his faction, acting PC of the authority Vipuira Kapuuo said the race for the legitimate OTA PC has commenced, and that the community’s supreme leader will be announced in three weeks.
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LPM blasts incompetent City executives
The Landless People’s Movement says the fact that Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas received a transport allowance while also using the municipality’s vehicles in violation of the city’s policies speaks to the incompetence of those leading the institution.
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Ndeitunga: Police offences embarrassing
Namibian Police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga has lashed out at police officers involved in criminal activities, saying it is shameful and embarrassing to the force.
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Natau wants Smith sacked
The Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union has reacted to the court’s decision to halt its industrial action at TransNamib with a demand that heads must roll.
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Unions lash ‘reckless’ ministers
Unions representing workers in the fishing industry expressed disappointment in ministers who spoke against salary increments for workers.
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SPYL suspends ‘victim of love’
The Swapo Party Youth League national executive committee resolved to suspend its Kavango West secretary Bonifatius Muronga following allegations that he defrauded his girlfriend of N$92 000 using the name of the ruling party.
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Stand a chance to share stage with Rozay
Olive Entertainment Academy is looking to fund a talented Namibian performer to share the stage with renowned American rapper Rick Ross in Zimbabwe this November.