First Lady Monica Geingos said if parents do not engage their children continuously on psychosocial issues, they would not have the requisite tools to apply when faced with challenges.
National
Fuel dealers threaten strike action
A deadlock on dealer margins and a dispute on retail profit encroachment have service station owners threatening to bring the domestic economy to its knees.
ACC says Covid funding clean
Namibia’s expenditure on Covid-19 related expenses could be corruption-proof as the Anti-Corruption Commission is yet to receive any complaints involving the procurement or handling of funds concerning the pandemic.
Tensions mount over Red Flag Day
Fears of another physical confrontation mount as two factions within the Ovaherero traditional authority plan to host different events for the commemoration of Red Flag Day scheduled for this weekend at Okahandja.
Shilongo’s ACC stay extended
Career spy Tylvas Shilongo’s stint as the Anti-Corruption Commission’s executive director got a boost this month after his contract – which lapses in August – was extended by 24 months.
Bail appeal of alleged cop killer dismissed
Windhoek High Court Judges Dinnah Usiku and Herman January dismissed an appeal by one of the men accused of killing Walvis Bay cop, Asser Dominicus.
‘Body in freezer’ accused deny guilt
Two Windhoek residents, who were arrested in connection to the lifeless body of a 22-year-old that was discovered in freezer at Herero Mall in Katutura, have denied any wrongdoing.
Governor hands over house to fire victims
Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua officially handed over a new N$280 000 two-bedroom house to the family who lost all their properties after a fire destroyed their corrugated iron shack eight years ago.
No bail for NaTIS kidnappers
The two men who were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and extorting a female victim at NaTIS in Windhoek were remanded in custody yesterday.
Church murder still under investigation
The police are yet to conclude investigations into the case of a woman, who was raped, murdered and her body dumped at a church last year.