WINDHOEK – Draft regulations to the Access to Biological and Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Act of 2017 have been referred to the legal drafters for final input.
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Rape accused hostel superintendent to get new lawyer
WINDHOEK – The trial of a former hostel superintendent accused of raping 10 boys at Karundu Primary School in Otjiwarongo has come to a standstill in order for the accused to get a new legal counsel.
Ancestral land commission an election gimmick – Rukoro
WINDHOEK - Ovaherero Paramount Chief, Advocate Vekuii Rukoro has described the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on Ancestral Land Claims as an election gimmick.
Councillor promises ‘fruits of independence’ for Nehale
OMUTHIYA - Just in time when community members of Nehale Lya Mpingana Constituency - worst hit in terms of availability of basic services - were wondering about the slow paced development in the
Efforts intensify on drafting social protection policy
KEETMANSHOOP - The Constitution of Namibia, Article 95, requires the state to actively promote as well as maintain the welfare of people and create equal opportunities.
State requests severe punishment for murderer
KEETMANSHOOP - “It would be a consolation to the community if justice prevails and only a prison sentence can satisfy this consolation,” argued prosecutor Lewis Chikungwe when presenting aggravating
Anger still brewing over MET office closure at Ndiyona
RUNDU – Ndonga Linena Constituency Councillor Petrus Kavhura, who is also a member of parliament in the National Council, says the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) did not consult the Kavango East
Police ready to build bridge with community
WINDHOEK - Recently appointed police Khomas regional commander, Commissioner Joseph Shikongo is ready to work and build a bridge between the community and the police.
Namibia and Angola slam trade volumes
WINDHOEK – Despite numerous bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between Namibia and Angola, the southern African neighbours both agree that their economic cooperation has not
Presidential town hall meetings start today
WINDHOEK - President Hage Geingob today commences his regional drought assessment missions and town hall meetings in Omaheke Region.