WINDHOEK - The Auditor-General has expressed concern that unauthorised expenditure has been recurring at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation for the past four financial years.
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N$25 million hotel opens at Walvis Bay
WALVIS BAY – A N$25 million hotel, christened Blue Whale Boutique, officially opened its doors in ‘millionaire’s lane’ at Walvis Bay on Monday.
Oshikoto chips in financially for destitute farmers
OSHONGWE - In an effort to mitigate the harm of poverty in the region, the Oshikoto Regional Council, through its “Support Resources to Underprivileged Farmers” program, will assist struggling subsistence farmers in all its 11 constituencies.
One person charged in GIPF debacle
WINDHOEK – Prosecutor General (PG) Martha Imalwa yesterday confirmed that one person – whose identity she withheld – has been charged under the Insolvency Act and also with fraud into the missing millions of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF).
Over 400 sights to be restored at Engela this week
ENGELA – Renowned ophthalmologist Dr Helena Ndume, with the assistance of five other doctors from Namibia and the United States of America (USA), has been restoring sight at the Engela District Hospital since Saturday.
Otjozondjupa Swapo leaders threaten to drag party to court
WINDHOEK – Swapo functionaries in the Otjiwarongo district are threatening to haul the party’s senior leadership to court for alleged irregularities during the renewal of the mandate in May.
Disability sector ‘underfunded’
WINDHOEK - The National Federation of People with Disabilities in Namibia (NFPDN) feels the disability sector, starting with the disability department in the Office of the President, is not adequately funded
Vessel fire investigation underway
WALVIS BAY – Financial Director of Seawork Fish Processors Jurgen Sander, whose vessel caught fire and ultimately caused the death of one of their employees, said in a short statement on Monday that they are still not able to provide further information with regards to the incident.
No arrest yet in Onethindi poison incident
ONGWEDIVA – There has been no arrest yet in the death of a former employee of the Ondonga Traditional Authority who in March was allegedly forced to drink poison by three unknown men at his rented room at
Omuthiya council rift widens
OMUTHIYA – The rift in the Omuthiya local authority widened further when seven councillors failed to reach consensus on council affairs.