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Outgoing public enterprises minister Leon Jooste, whose term as Cabinet member ended yesterday, has issued a warning about the state of affairs at the country’s top beef company Meatco, saying it is in “huge trouble”.

Namibian white sugar prices are set to increase by 20% from 7 April 2022, thereby adding more pressure on consumers already faced with rising food prices. 

Outgoing public enterprises minister Leon Jooste yesterday fell short of announcing his immediate plans after resigning from both Cabinet and parliament. The Presidency confirmed Jooste’s resignation yesterday afternoon. 

After four years of running around to source funding, the national rail operator has finally secured a long-term loan of N$2.6 billion to implement its five-year business plan. This as TransNamib hits the track to profitability to plug its bleeding balance-sheet and stabilise its revenue. 

Former Rally for Democracy and Progress president and businessman Jeremia Nambinga has taken his communal farm neighbour to court after he was denied usage of the public access road. 

The minister of Urban and Rural Development has rendered the suspension of Grootfontein Town Council’s CEO invalid.

An application by Fishrot accused to cross-examine prosecutor general Martha Imalwa and her star witness Johannes Stefansson, in her application to have their assets declared forfeited to the State, was dismissed yesterday by Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya.

The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) yesterday released fixtures for all domestic leagues for the upcoming 2022 season, which will see action get underway in earnest this weekend.

Bank Windhoek recently pledged an additional N$300 000 to the Indoor Hockey League, with the added funds aimed at further bolstering league activities ahead of the new season.

The University of Namibia (Unam) rugby club, along with its management team, visited the Dagbreek Special School in the capital for a thoughtful donation over the weekend.