OMUTHIYA - A drinking spree between cousins ended tragically when a 19-year-old man was stabbed to death on Tuesday night following an argument over a cigarette.
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Govt funding benefits 765 marginalised learners
ONGWEDIVA - In its quest to uplift the marginalised communities, the Division of the Marginalised Communities within the Office of the Vice-President has schooled about 765 students through its Education Support Programme at various local tertiary institutions since 2005.
Namibia hosts regional forum on climate finance
WINDHOEK - Southern Africa needs strong regional collaboration for countries in the region to improve their access to international climate change funds. Therefore, the importance of organised learning forums cannot be underestimated.
Police plans to clear backlog of 176 709 cases
WINDHOEK- The Namibian Police Force (Nampol)’s five-year strategic plan could help the force tackle the backlog of pending dockets or investigations countrywide.
Instruction to seize illegally mined sand
ONGWEDIVA – The regional commander of Oshikoto Region, Commissioner Armas Shivute, has revealed the police have been instructed to seize heaps of sand that were illegally mined in Oshikoto.
Police wants CCTV cameras installed at shebeens
WINDHOEK - The Namibian police will propose the amendment of the Liquor Act to make it compulsory for alcohol outlet owners to install Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) at their premises, before the issuance of a licence or renewal of their licences is entertained.
Drought kills over 300 livestock in Aminius
WINDHOEK – With the prolonged drought in Aminius Constituency in Omaheke Region, more than 300 livestock have died as farmers watch their animals helplessly succumb to famine.
Overzealous police fatally shoots fuel vendor
ONGWEDIVA – The police in Oshana Region have not yet made any arrest in the police shooting which claimed the life of 26-year-old Johannes Tatemona Hailume, whose life was cut short allegedly by the police.
Hosea Kutako upgrades to cost N$245 million
WINDHOEK – The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) yesterday assured the nation of no connection between the upcoming security audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), scheduled for 18 to 28 November, and a
NPL Prosecutor recommends suspension for Young African … improperly registered foreign player at centre of dispute
WINDHOEK – Namibian football has been thrown into further turmoil after the country’s elite football league’s Prosecutor Kadhila Amoomo made a recommendation to the Namibia Premiership (NPL) hierarchy to suspend one of its affiliates, Young African Football Club, from all football-related activities with immediate effect.