A new iron ore mine in the Dordabis area owned by private investors is expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2024. Owned by Lodestone Namibia, the mine has quelled community speculation and fears that it will compromise the Oanob Dam by using its water for its operations.
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Robbery convicted former cop fights on
Andre Majiedt, a former police officer serving jail time for robbery, wants his sentence and conviction set aside by the High Court, stating the missing parts of the court record are prejudicial to his appeal.
Children’s disability grant to increase sharply
The government has decided to increase the benefit amount for the disability grant for children under the age of 18 from N$250 to N$1 300 effective from 2023/2024 to strengthen support for children with disabilities.
Kavango West rewards top performers
On yet another joyous occasion, parents, learners, educators and the public could hardly conceal their excitement as ululations were heard at the Kavango West Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture’s annual prize-giving ceremony at Christian Haihambo Combined School in Kapako Constituency last Friday.
Thor Fanndal: Iceland an exporter of corruption
Although Icelandic fishing company, Samherji has caused enormous damage to Namibian communities, the county has no willingness nor capacity to hold it accountable for the role it played in the Fishrot scandal.
Uutoni commissions Extension 24 at Ondangwa
The urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni said the provision of housing should not only be seen as making available shelter to households but for households to function and essential for human development.
Khomas athletes dominate AN Senior Championships
The Khomas region on Saturday dominated proceedings at the Athletics Namibia (AN) National Senior Championship held at the Independence Stadium in the capital, which saw the region’s athletes emerging head and shoulders above the rest.
Reigning champions Unam off to great start…as rugby action returns
The University of Namibia (Unam) rugby club kicked off their title defence with a hard-fought 37-25 win over Western Suburbs during their premier league clash at the Unam stadium on Saturday.
Sculpting life in 3D
Artist Petrus Shiimi was not satisfied with a two-dimensional representation of an idea or object, so he decided on sculpting, which has since become his way of interacting with the world.
King Hyphy drops a banging EP
Since the beginning of last week, social media, Twitter especially, has been flaming red with fire emojis as fans celebrate, enjoy and hype Hyphy’s newly-dropped EP, titled ‘Pen to Paper’.