Windhoek High Court Judge Hannelie Prinsloo yesterday dismissed an application by University of Namibia professor Frednard Gideon to review and set aside The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s decision to appoint Erold Naomab ahead of him as vice chancellor.
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Inmate seeks money for assault
An inmate housed at the Windhoek Correctional Facility’s Unit 6 wants monetary compensation for an assault he claimed was perpetrated on him by at least 15 correctional officers spearheaded by correctional officer SS Shanghala.
Kavango West to create more councils
Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku said the region remains extremely rural and attributed the status quo to a lack of local authorities. At the moment, it has one local authority, Nkurenkuru.
Hans-Kaumbi appointed acting judge
The Judicial Service Commission has announced the appointments of acting judges to the high court by President Hage Geingob, on recommendation of the commission yesterday.
Judgement day for child rapist
Self-confessed child rapist Jeremia van Wyk will hear this morning whether he is guilty of the physical rape of a five-year-old child by Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute, in addition to a charge of abduction.
Kandjii to be buried on Saturday
Former Katutura Central constituency councillor Ambrosius Kandjii, who passed away last week, will be buried on Saturday.
Keetmanshoop expo slated for September
The organising committee of the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial and Tourism Expo last week announced the 2022 edition will be held from 06 to 10 September 2022.
Eenhana water tariffs to increase
The Eenhana Town Council has approved a decision to increase water tariffs by 4% for the 2022/23 financial year to recover costs incurred in maintaining water and sewerage reticulation facilities.
Namibia should lead clean energy revolution
Government has been urged to increase the number of houses with electricity connections.
Parly praises NBC for radio dramas
The chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT and Innovation, Modestus Amutse, has commended the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation for introducing radio drama series on all their stations, saying it will promote Namibian cultural diversity and art.