An Independent Patriots for Change member and last year’s Windhoek local authority candidate late yesterday attempted to walk back a damning resignation letter in which she accused the relatively new political movement of no longer reflecting the values and beliefs it promised the Namibian people.
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Teachers needed now more than ever
The Covid-19 has not only highlighted the importance of teachers during the pandemic but also showed the persistent weaknesses in many education systems with devastating consequences for the most marginalised.
Cross-border travelling subject to approval
Namibians living along the border with Angola have been reminded to apply to travel if there is genuine reason to do so as borders remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Convicted rapist appeals 27-year sentence
A Windhoek resident who was convicted and sentenced to 27 years imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 23-year-old woman, is appealing his conviction and sentence in the High Court.
Uerikua commends development of Blue Economy Policy
Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua has commended the development of the Blue Economy Policy, which aims to create an integrated approach and outlining rules and regulations that will help Namibia to better manage and control the country’s marine and aquatic system and maximising economic activities.
Farmers despair as fires decimate grazing land
As the country comes to terms with the devastation of veld fires that continue to decimate tens of thousands of acres of grazing land over the past few months, farmers across the country have now turned to prayer.
Suspected court burglars released on bail
Two of the three men who were arrested for allegedly breaking into the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in July have been released on bail.
Police regret concert shooting
The police are regretting a shooting incident that happened over the weekend here in which two people were allegedly wounded as Reserve Force members were dispersing a crowd that gathered for a music concert.
SMEs get Covid resilience funding
To assist entrepreneurs recovering from Covid-19, SMEs Compete provided an opportunity to 20 small business owners to pitch their products to a panel of adjudicators for possible funding.
Meyer hails MTC NNPL performance… says netball has evolved
Namibia’s senior netball team head coach Julene Meyer has welcomed the improvement shown by players in the just-ended MTC Namibia Netball Premier League (NNPL), saying they have embraced the challenge and stepped up their game.
