WINDHOEK – The High Level Panel on the Economy that is tasked to attract investments worth N$15 billion over the next two years will this week submit its first recommendations to President Hage Geingob ahead of this month’s Economic Growth Summit.
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108 000 sanitary pads for needy girls in Omaheke
GOBABIS - Atlantic Catering Services in Omaheke donated 108 000 sanitary pads to needy schoolgirls in the region.
Employers not in full compliance with legislation – Nghimtina
WINDHOEK - The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Errki Nghimtina, has expressed concern that employers and employees are not in full compliance with labour legislation, although
Teen commits suicide at playground
WALVIS BAY - Heavily traumatised learners of Namib High School in Swakopmund had to undergo counselling yesterday at the school. This follows after a learner of the school committed suicide on Sunday at another school.
Man allegedly killed over cellular phone in Usakos
WINDHOEK - A 30-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his friend over a cellular phone on Saturday in Usakos.
Whistle blower gets bail of N$1000
WINDHOEK – An employee of the Office of the Judiciary who was in police custody for threatening his employer’s life was released on bail yesterday in Windhoek Magistrate’s Court.
Hepatitis E should not become endemic – Haufiku
RUNDU – Special advisor on health issues in the Office of the Presidency, Dr Bernard Haufiku, who is also the national hepatitis E campaign coordinator, says Namibia must not allow hepatitis E to become endemic
SSC constructs school facilities at Ondije for N$2.4 million
ONDIJE – Ondije Mobile School in Epupa Constituency of Kunene Region, situated 180km west of Opuwo, became the beneficiary of two new hostel blocks for boys and girls and accommodation for teachers with
8-year-old defiled on several occasions
WALIVIS BAY – A Tutaleni resident was arrested over the weekend in connection with the rape of an 8-year-old girl. The police are also looking for a second suspect who allegedly also raped the minor on several
Growing substance abuse a big concern
KEETMANSHOOP – The subdivision Substance Abuse, Prevention, Drug Control and Rehabilitation of the Ministry of Health and Social Services commemorated the annual international day against drug abuse and