Independent Patriots for Change councillor Sifried Junios //Garoëb has said former councillor Ciske Smith-Howard cannot hide under the guise of “political commentary” as a defence for defaming him.
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Erongo hopes to revive education excellence
Education stakeholders in Erongo region met last week in Swakopmund to attempt to revive excellence in education. The action follows the devastating results of the NSSCO and NSSCAS levels nationally and in the region last year.
Free wi-fi motion sparks fear, hope
Free wireless internet connectivity will respond to digital exclusion as low-income communities are often left behind by ICT infrastructure and development.
Fishrot accused launches fresh recusal challenge
Advocate Ed Marondedze yesterday informed Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller that another two Fishrot accused are challenging his decision not to recuse himself from the trial in the Supreme Court.
City cleaners demand permanent employment
City of Windhoek ward contractors on Monday embarked on a demonstration demanding better working conditions. Workers are further demanding permanent employment as many of them have been working on a contract basis from as far back as 1990.
Teaching resumes at flood-hit schools
ONGWEDIVA – A number of schools which were closed due to floods in the Oshana and Omusati regions have resumed classes as water levels subsided. However, more schools remain closed in the Ohangwena region.
Ondangwa trade fair is back
The Ondangwa Town Council has announced that their 2023 trade and industrial exhibition is scheduled to take place between 2 and 6 May.
Teens nabbed for stock theft
RUNDU – The Namibian Police in Kavango West on Friday arrested three minors aged between 12 and 16 after they were caught red-handed with two goat carcasses at government’s Bravo San resettlement project.
Okahandja CEO rubbishes refuse truck involvement
The Okahandja municipality CEO Alphons Tjitombo is challenging anyone who claims that he had a hand in the procurement process of a rented truck from Okakarara to carry out municipal work at the garden town to show evidence.
Ministers demand Groot Aub water solution
Visiting ministers have tasked experts and the City of Windhoek to attend to the water challenges that Groot Aub residents have been complaining about for some time.






