The Otavi Town Council has ambitious plans to reach its full potential, but is owed a cumulative N$60 million in unpaid water and electricity bills, of which N$15 million of the outstanding debt is attributable to government institutions.
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Fishrot: Victims demand redress from Samherji
The call to compel Icelandic fishing company Samherji to compensate fishermen left destitute after it disappeared overnight following the Fishrot scandal expose, was renewed last week during the launch of a human rights impact study.
Namibia cautioned against foreign investor dominance
THE dominance of foreign investors in the mining sector might result in a loss of state revenue due to active tax planning by multinational enterprises.
Omaheke farmers face drought head-on
While some farmers rely on government assistance to beat the current drought, others are helping themselves to save their livestock.
No bail for rape accused pastor
A 33-year-old pastor from Okandi village in the Omusati region who is alleged to have raped three of his female congregation members, was denied bail by the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
‘Food poisoning’ kills four minors
Four minors have so far died due to a suspected food poisoning incident which occurred on 26 February at Livayi village in the Ndiyona constituency, Kavango East region.
Lawyer wins suit against minister
Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya on Friday set aside a decision by justice minister Yvonne Dausab to withdraw the appointment of Legal Aid lawyer Eva Maria Dorkas Pandulo Phillemon.
Nampa to train media professionals in oil, gas coverage
THE Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) is set to initiate training programmes for media professionals that focus on the coverage of emerging sectors within the oil and gas industry.
All hands on deck to reduce natural disaster impacts
DEPUTY Minister of Rural and Urban Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has called for the private and public sectors, to work together to mitigate natural disasters risks to break the cycle of poverty and natural disasters.
First phase of Ondangwa sports field complete
The first phase of construction on the Ondangwa Sports Stadium is complete, according to Ondangwa CEO Ismael Namugongo.