The finance ministry this week confirmed that as of 3 September 2021, more than 15 000 former civil servants can no longer benefit from the government medical aid.
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Victim tried to protect brother from suspected paedophile
One of the victims of a former police reservist, who is facing serious charges involving minor and vulnerable children, said he warned the accused not to sexually violate his younger brother but he was too late to protect him.
Kombat mine eyes jobs bonanza…. lands N$170 million for restart
Trigon Mining Namibia, which was handed the licence to re-operationalise the Kombat mine, committed to employing about 300 people during phase one and has already refurbished the sewerage system as well as set up an agricultural project to boost food sustainability.
Govt adds beds for Covid fight
From trying to convert shipping containers into isolation units to expanding the Covid-19 testing capacity nationally, the government has been on a quest to strengthen capacity to accommodate current and prospective patients.
Sioka apologetic over missed child jails deadline
Child welfare minister Doreen Sioka has pleaded with the High Court not to impose sanctions against her for failing to present a detailed action plan to establish child-friendly jails as ordered by the court.
Namibia scoops 15 medals at U/15 Games…as youngsters stamp authority
Namibia yesterday continued with her overpowering performance at the inaugural U/15 World School Sport Games in Belgrade, Serbia, amassing a remarkable nine medals in track and field events to take the country’s medal tally to 15 in total.
Coetzee legacy programme to empower coaches
Once his contract with the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) comes full circle after the 2023 World Cup, Welwitschias’ gaffer Allister Coetzee would like to see a local coach hold the reins and for the premier league to be one of the best in Africa.
AGRIBANK ta yandje omikuli koomeme, ovanyasha
Ombaanga younamapya yoAGRIBANK oyo hayi ungaunga noipambele younamapya okwali ya yambadida ovakainhu novanyasha nomikuli dokuya mounamapya momudo womayalulo 2020/2021.
Oshiwana onghee tashi twikile nokuyambidida eenhauki
Ongeleka yoUnity Grace Ministry oya yandja omakwafo kehangano ledina Kwafela Oshiwana Foundation Omaandaxa opo li dule okupewa eenhauki di li kEtunda.
Uuministeli wuunamapya onkene tawu tsikile okulongela aanafalama uuwanawa
Uuministeli wuunamapya, omeya netopolo lyevi owa pititha kutya aanafalama ye li 40 000 ohaya dhewulwa omumvo kehe, nelalakano lyokuhumitha komeho nokuhwahwameka onkalo yiikulya moshilongo.
