In an effort to fulfil the President’s commitment towards greenhouse gas emissions reduction, the Kunene region needs funding from both local and foreign investors to promote green economy initiatives in local authorities and infiltrate the blue economy.
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NUST, MTC launch N$164 million high tech plaza
MTC and the Namibia University of Science and Technology on Thursday launched the High-Tech Transfer Plaza Select (HTTPS), worth N$164 million.
Donations asked for Khomasdal medical centre
The Medical Rescue 911 is calling on Windhoek residents to assist them with setting up a Covid-19 medical centre in Khomasdal.
Business manager, son arrested during fire
While firefighters were battling the blaze that engulfed Magic Discounters in Walvis Bay yesterday, the shop’s manager, Martin Cordier and his son Giandre Cordier were arrested and charged.
Keetmans taps may soon run dry
The Keetmanshoop municipality has threatened to cut the water supply to residents who owe the council.
Ex-magistrate’s rape trial back on mentions roll
The rape trial of a former magistrate and his cousin has been sent back to the criminal mentions roll of Windhoek High Court acting Judge Kobus Miller for the fixing of new dates. Former magistrate Jaco Kennedy and his cousin Ray Cloete will now return to court on 2 August for the fixing of new dates.
Bribery accused youth leader remanded in custody
A Windhoek-based Swapo youth leader, entangled in a bribery plot to allegedly mobilise for the release of the Fishrot accused from custody on bail,
appeared in the local magistrate’s court yesterday.
Rape accused pensioner granted bail on appeal
A 67-year-old man, who was initially refused bail in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court, succeeded in having that decision overturned in the Windhoek High Court on appeal.
Tombo fuels curfew regulation violations
While violations of the Covid-19 regulations in both Omusati and Ohangwena are minimal, the selling of alcohol during prohibited hours is still eminent in some parts, particularly in the villages, where communities continue to sell the traditional brew known as tombo unabatedly.
Councillor bemoans timing of farm evictions
Windhoek Rural councillor Piet Adams says he is concerned about the safety of farmworkers who were recently evicted from farm Tsatsaxas near Dordabis, saying the timing of the evictions is a big problem.
