Kavango East Farmers Union chair Adolf Muremi has said with the second trial slaughter completed, the expectation from the farming community is that the abattoir will serve their market demands and hopes it will not take long for Meatco to start operating at the optimum level.
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Khomas accident numbers concern stakeholders
Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has expressed concern over the rate of road accidents recorded in the region for the past three years.
City dismounts colonial ‘lie’ …discourteous Von François to find haven in museum
The statue, towered over Independence Avenue in central Windhoek, celebrating the “founder” of Windhoek, German colonial military officer Curt von François, toppled yesterday, an act welcomed by cheers and ululation.
Under fire Alweendo comes out swinging
Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has said he would feel betrayed if his erstwhile technical advisor Ralph Muyamba or any other official used information entrusted to him in confidence for self-enrichment.
Govt hits back at ‘divisive’ Katjiua
Academic Mutjinde Katjiua has provoked a scathing rebuke from government after a video clip, making rounds on social media of the Ovaherero paramount chief claimant, came to light in recent days.
Geingob: I don’t care who wins
Swapo leader President Hage Geingob says he is prepared to work with and guide whoever emerges victorious at this weekend’s congress.
Kauejao’s bail attempt fails
An attempt for bail by one of the accused in the murder of renowned stock theft investigator Wilfred ‘Major’ Kazeurua dismally ended before it could begin after the High Court struck the matter from the roll yesterday.
N/a’ankusê wins partial endangered bird case
The High Court yesterday granted an interim order for the N/a’ankusê Foundation to move rare species of birds from the Rare and Endangered Species Trust to their wildlife sanctuary and veterinary clinic in Windhoek.
ACC nets 184 convictions since 2006
Namibia’s anti-graft body is often criticised for being toothless, ineffective and not pursuing the proverbial “big fish”, but it boasts of 184 successful convictions since 2006.
Health urgently recalls Covid volunteers
The ministry of health’s decision this week to recall all Covid-19 volunteers, whose contracts were terminated on 31 October 2022, was greeted with joy by volunteers although the ministry remains mum on the reasons for the U-turn.









