National

Roelof ‘Pik’ Botha, South Africa’s foreign minister under apartheid, who has died at the age of 86, was a man of contradictions.

On behalf of Olukolo Primary School  I want to extend our heart-felt thank you for commitment by friends of our late former learner Desiewaar Heita (let his soul rest in peace) for collecting a lot of pens for our learners.

I support you 110 percent Job [Amupanda] and agree with the statement that we must buy local. I recently saw here in Windhoek how an Indian guy imports his stationery from Botswana.

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Speaker of the National Assembly Professor Peter Katjavivi has concurred with sentiments lamenting the fact illicit financial flows including tax evasion continue to deprive Africa of tax revenue needed to fund poverty reducing activities.

KEETMANSHOOP - The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Percy Misika says the challenge of access to agricultural inputs need to be addressed if Namibian farmers are to farm efficiently and more productively.

KEETMANSHOOP - Fonteintjie fish farm at Keetmanshoop is grappling with water woes that have compelled it to cram fish in only three of its ponds, as there is not enough water.

RUNDU - The acting CEO of Rundu Town Council, Sikongo Haihambo says Rundu cannot adequately remedy a raft of challenges such as its poor road network, overwhelmed waste management and is unable to buy bulk water as its coffers are dry and the town is struggling to diversify its revenue stream.

GENEVA - Margaret Mensah-Williams, the Chairperson of the National Council was elected Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organization (PCWTO). 

OMUTHIYA - Approximately 2 000 veterans of the liberation struggle have turned up for verification in Oshikoto Region since the beginning of the exercise early this month. 

OSHAKATI - The self-proclaimed pastor of a charismatic church at Olululongo, accused of raping a congregant on September 13 2013, has denied the charge, claiming she is jealous of him.