A war of words has erupted between northern businessman David Sheehama David, affectionately known as Kambwa, and the Ongandjera Traditional Authority over the contentious issue of sand mining.
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Covid survivor encourages compliance …‘this disease is dangerous’
A survivor of Covid-19 has appealed to Namibians to trust the authorities and comply with the regulations to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Keetmanshoop startups look to diversify
After investing more than N$100 000 in her tuck shop business, Maria Katjito now wants to diversify into setting up a fully-fledged convenience shop for residents of Iileni, an informal settlement in Keetmanshoop.
Floodwater blockage irks community
A businessman’s seemingly selfish actions to divert floodwater and starve the rest of the village have left the Linyanti community in the Zambezi region fuming.
‘Global peace at stake’… Geingob rails against inequality at UN
President Geingob has taken aim at prevailing inequality among United Nations member states laid bare and exacerbated by the devastating Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Serial rapist threatened to kill victim’
A man involved in a relationship with the mother of one of the victims of a multiple rape accused, yesterday testified against the suspect.
Swapo MP wants genocide offer reviewed
Swapo parliamentarian Paula Kooper has called on the German government to review the offer of reparations to Namibian communities over the genocide in colonial Namibia more than 100 years ago.
Recount confirms Swapo win
The recount of votes cast in the regional council election for Ndonga Linena constituency in November last year has confirmed Swapo’s narrow victory.
Residents want RedForce gone in 14 days
While some Rundu residents vehemently protested against the town council contracting a debt collector, the CEO of the Kavango East capital said they should look in the mirror to find the culprit.
Mariental gets medical oxygen plant
Hardap region residents who require critical care and life support due to illness or injury will no longer have to be transferred to other hospitals as the Mariental district hospital will soon offer intensive care services.
