Fisheries minister Derek Klazen believes the addition of two new vessels to the fleet of Lüderitz-based NovaNam will immensely contribute towards the blue growth initiative.
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Opinion – Ending the global war on our bodies
As we draw towards the end of the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women this week, we recognise that sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) continues to have far-reaching consequences, not only for the survivor but for society as a whole.
Opinion – Ramifications of political arrogance
Paul Wellstone posited that politics that is not sensitive to the concerns and circumstances of people’s lives, a politics that does not speak to and include people, is an intellectually arrogant politics that deserves to fail.
Opinion – Nchindo inquest: Credibility of police evidence questioned
The inquest into the Nchindo brothers and their cousin, who were brutally gunned down by the Botswana Defence Force ( BDF) on 5 December 2020, was concluded in the Kasane Magistrate’s Court.
Institutions urged to strengthen research
Higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi says higher education institutions should continuously engage and actively strengthen research in emerging fields.
Family bereavement delays murder trial
The trial of a Gobabis resident, who is charged with murdering another woman in the same manner as in a previous murder he was convicted and sentenced for, was set on the back burner, as the lawyer representing him is dealing with a death in his immediate family.
President Geingob’s statement at last Cabinet meeting
To say that this year has been a difficult year would be an understatement. We have faced an unprecedented level of challenges due to the devastation caused by Covid-19.
Grief grips village… Geingob leads condolences after horrific B1 crash
A village in the Omusati region has been thrown into mourning following a terrible car crash outside Okahandja, which claimed 15 lives on Friday morning.
Man held for ‘harrowing rape’
The traumatic sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl has landed a Walvis Bay man in custody after the minor’s aunt alerted the authorities about his cruel deeds that allegedly went on for months.
Shack fires leave 138 homeless
About 140 residents of the Tutaleni suburb at Walvis Bay watched haplessly on Saturday afternoon how their homes went up in flames as yet another fire ravaged through their structures.
