Delays in paying over N$13 million to Shore Recruitment is hampering the permanent re-employment of fishermen.
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Traditional knowledge of genetic resources overlooked – Iipumbu
Many communities have understood the properties of genetic resources for centuries and their traditional knowledge systems hold invaluable insight into their medicinal properties.
Fishrot judge won’t budge
Acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo, who was appointed to deal with the Fishrot case, yesterday refused to recuse himself from the matter for alleged bias.
Operation Acacia launched at Oshivelo
The Namibian Police joined hands with the tourism ministry to launch Operation Acacia in the Oshikoto region.
Oshikoto looks to NDP6 to solve water crisis
Oshikoto Regional Council chairperson Samuel Shivute has urged the inhabitants of the region to pay close attention to the challenges they face, including the lack of clean water, and recommend various solutions.
Fraud accused’s mother claims police bribery
THE mother of a police officer accused of trying to defraud Vivo Energy of more than N$10 million testified on Friday in his bail hearing that fellow officers tried to dupe her of money to “secure his release on bail.”
Four nabbed for ‘ngungula’ in Ohangwena
FOUR male suspects were arrested at Omafo village in the Ohangwena region after being found operating an illegal fuel business, during the Namibian Police operation Twagwanekera, which is being conducted in Ohangwena and Kavango West regions.
Alleged wife rapist denied bail
A 37-year-old man who is accused of raping his pregnant wife was remanded in custody following his appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
Swimmers make waves at African Games …four medals in the bag, more to come
Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission Freddy Mwiya expressed confidence in Team Namibia’s potential to secure additional medals at the ongoing
13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.
NHRA awards prize money to three horses in close-finish controversy
In a twist of events that underscores the challenges of determining winners in high-stakes races, the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) has chosen an unconventional path by awarding prize money to all three horses involved in a closely-contested finish.