Contributing to a motion in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Elma Dienda made it clear that government’s electricity debt should not be written off, particularly for offices, ministries and agencies (OMAs) that have been in arrears for years.
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Opinion – Celebrating 73 years of People’s Republic of China
ON 1 October, China will mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. On this joyful occasion, I would like to, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Namibia, extend festive greetings to my fellow Chinese in Namibia.
Community shuns mooted mental health facility
Despite over 3 000 patients seeking mental health services at the nearby Rundu hospital, communities in Kavango West do not like the idea of having a mental health institution erected in their area.
Make mental health a priority
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a Global Priority’.
City beckons for Lutombi
The long-drawn-out saga of the appointment of a new City of Windhoek CEO is about to come to an end with the imminent appointment of Roads Authority chief executive officer Conrad Lutombi.
NUST insists their ‘vanity’ award is legitb
Questions continue to linger around the credibility of the international ‘award’ the Namibia University of Science and Technology received from an obscure organisation, but the institution stands by the credibility of the ‘prize’.
Axe murderer gets 37 years
True remorse must be shown by the accused himself, not from what his counsel is placing before court from the bar, Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute said before sentencing a man convicted of killing his employer and raping and robbing the wife to 37 years and six months in prison.
War veterans rubbish cooperation talk
The Former Plan Combatants Association has distanced itself from media reports that the former People’s Liberation Army of Namibia members intend to work with their erstwhile enemies in their confrontation with the government over millions of dollars they say government owe them.
Teachers want bush allowance level raised
Teachers at Ekoka Combined School are unhappy that their monthly bush allowance is N$600 less than what they feel they deserve.
N$800 000 suit against Jet Stores dismissed
A Walvis Bay pensioner Martha Sabina Madisia has lost her civil case against Edgars Stores Namibia’s Jet Stores outlet in Walvis Bay after it was dismissed with cost by Judge Orben Sibeya.









