Former liberation movements, who are currently ruling parties in six Southern African countries, have been meeting in Windhoek this week to exchange notes.
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Insolvency Bill should also cater for cross-border insolvency
SWAKOPMUND - Minister of Justice Sacky Shanghala says there is a need for the Law Reform and Development Commission (LRDC) to also include cross-border insolvency when formalising the Insolvency Bill that will eventually replace the Insolvency Act of 1936.
Further delay in Makono’s drug trial
WINDHOEK – The Windhoek Regional Court further postponed the trial of a 53-year-old man who is on trial for allegedly dealing in cannabis worth more than N$200 000. Appearing on bail for the continuation of his trial Makono Victus, 53, was informed that his trial will not proceed as scheduled due to the unavailability of his defence attorney Garth Joseph.
Decomposed body of missing teacher discovered at Oshivelo
OMUTHIYA - The body of a missing woman from Oilavati village of Ohangwena Region was discovered yesterday along the gravel road between Oshivelo and Tsintsabis in Oshikoto Region.
NCAQS registers 26 architects and quantity surveyors
WINDHOEK – Out of 34 candidates that sat for the Assessment of Professional Competences (APC) examinations for 2018, 26 have passed.
Gender ministry creates jobs for 92 rural people
OUTAPI - In the quest to create employment and create self-reliance, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare created jobs for 92 rural people, predominantly women, in Omusati and Oshikoto regions.
Stars of this week: Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare and the World Food Programme (WFP)’s Namibian office
Our stars of this week are the Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare and the World Food Programme (WFP)’s Namibian office for their joint efforts in digitalising the food bank sheme
Mbambo wants food bank to source consumables locally
RUNDU - Kavango East Regional Governor Samuel Mbambo feels that the government’s feeding scheme, the food bank, should source food locally to distribute to beneficiaries.
Ondangwa mayor condemns assault of street vendors
ONDANGWA – The Mayor of Ondangwa Paavo Amwele has spoken out against the assault of defenceless street vendors at the hands of hired security personnel at the town.
We’re unashamed of ruling, Geingob
WINDHOEK – President Hage Geingob yesterday said former liberation movements in Southern Africa have no reason to be ashamed of being in power for too long, as long as their stay was due to popular democratic votes.