WALVIS BAY - What was meant to be a well organised and befitting send-off for the late Topnaar chief, Seth Madawa Kooitjie, was turned into a ranting platform by the Ovaherero Traditional Authority chief, Vekuii Rukoro, against the government with regard to the artefacts of the late captain, Hendrik Witbooi.
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Swapo grateful to Kauluma
WINDHOEK- Swapo of Namibia President Hage Geingob says he is grateful for Senior Headman Shimweefeleni Peter Kauluma’s contribution to society.
#Aonin urged to unite, elect successor
SOUTRIVIER - Chief of the Kai-||Khaun Nama tribe, Petrus Simon Kooper, is urging the #Aonin (Topnaars) to unite and continue building on the legacy of the late Chief Seth Madawa Kooitjie, who was laid to rest at the cemetery here on Saturday afternoon.
Shanghala calls for ageing politicians to pave way for youth
OUTAPI – Minister of Justice, Sacky Shanghala, has heeded the call of the youth for ageing politicians and individuals in key leadership positions to pave the way for young Namibians to take over.
Namibian beef finally ready for USA, China
WINDHOEK – Meatco has not yet exported any meat to the USA or China but test samples have been well received by customers and it is expected that Namibian prime beef cuts will be enjoyed in both these giant beef consuming countries within the next few months.
Rumpf a ‘rare gem’
WINDHOEK - Late liberation struggle veteran, Ambassador Hanno Rumpf, was a rare gem, distinguished diplomat and a tireless advocate, who fought against injustice and for freedom and independence of his country.
No historical entitlements in allocation of fishing rights – Esau
WALVIS BAY - Right holders, who have had rights for up to 20 years, have a tough battle ahead as they have to account for what they have invested in the fishing sector, says Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Bernhard Esau.
Withdrawal of Rundu councillors unlawful, says law firm
RUNDU – The withdrawal of three councillors of the Rundu Town Council by the Swapo Party of Namibia was not done procedurally in that their party purported to do so without having afforded the councillors an opportunity to be heard before such decision was made and without following the due process of law, says their lawyer, Kadhila Amoomo.
Ondangwa Private Hospital sends home its ‘bundle of joy’
ONDANGWA - There were cheers in the corridors of Ondangwa Private Hospital last Thursday morning as it sent home the tiniest baby it has ever delivered.
NFA ke na omishangwa… Omilandu omokana ashike- Basson Namundjebo
WINDHOEK – Ongongahangano yokatanga kokoompadhi moshilongo (NFA) otayi shongola ngele tashi ya komilandu dhi na sha noonzo dhopauntu, nolundji ohayi iyadha tayi longo yi ikolelela kwaandhoka dhomokana,