WINDHOEK - China has embraced a defence policy aimed at strengthening the People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA) and building a stronger, world-class military but will not seek hegemony and expansion as it values
National
No electricity tariff increase for Erongo
WALVIS BAY – Residents of Erongo can breathe a collective sigh of relief as there won’t be any electricity price increase until July next year when the tariffs will come up for review. Farmers in the region will also see
Sanjo fundraiser generates N$396 000
BUKALO - The prevailing economic hardships gripping the country did not spare the energetic fundraising drive initiated for the planned renovations of crumbling infrastructure at Sanjo Secondary School in
Couple pleads not guilty to theft of DRC general’s money
WINDHOEK - Coastal estate agent Erwin Sprangers, 58, and his wife Lorinda Sprangers, yesterday pleaded not guilty to a charge of fraud and five charges of theft by conversion, alternatively theft, before
Summary of summit highlights
Finalisation of National Equitable Economic Empowerment Bill (NEEEB) was identified as a key priority and the Bill will be tabled in parliament within six months. This would help restore certainty for the private
Economic summit surpasses N$14 billion investment target
WINDHOEK – The 2019 Economic Growth Summit, which this week took place under the theme ‘Economic Revival for Inclusive Growth – Strengthening the Namibian House’, managed to secure some N$50 billion
Sixty hippos stranded in muddy stream
LUNGALA – Many farmers have already lost their cattle to drought, as the country continues to battle with the most devastating drought in years. But, in the Zambezi region, cattle are still in good condition thanks to the
Govt to resolve schools’ water, power cuts
WINDHOEK- Khomas Regional Education Director, Gerard Vries, says the government and the City of Windhoek are working around the clock to ensure that disconnected water and power supplies to nine
Woman found guilty of human trafficking
WINDHOEK – A woman accused of luring two underage girls from a village in northern Namibia under false promises of employment and then sold them into sexual slavery was convicted on six of the eight
Oshikango businesses not dying – mayor
ONGWEDIVA - Contrary to reports that business at Oshikango is continuously on the decline, the Mayor of Helao Nafidi, Eliaser Nghipangelwa said the current economic status has only affected export businesses.