The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts last week put the Office of the President on notice for several irregularities, including not providing supporting documentation, not completing some bank reconciliations and paying money to third parties.
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Judges: Magistrates should keep their cool in court
Two judges of the Windhoek High Court have castigated sitting magistrates who lose their cool while courts are in session.
Americans seek to appeal convictions, sentences
The two American citizens recently sentenced for the murder of Andrè Heckmair in January 2011 want to appeal their convictions and sentences in the Supreme Court.
Zambezi crime rate on the rise
Zambezi police commander Andreas Shilelo has expressed concern over the high number of criminal cases in the region during the past two financial years.
Kamanjab drills boreholes to alleviate water scarcity
The Kamanjab Village Council is in the process of drilling its boreholes to guarantee that the community and surrounding areas have enough water supply, as well as to avoid relying on NamWater for delivery.
Sioka urges new disability council directors to collaborate
Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare minister Doreen Sioka emphasised the importance of unity within the new National Disability Council of Namibia board, encouraging members to work as a cohesive team.
Iithete: The red line must fall … ‘Namibia not here to feed Europe, America’
Swapo lawmaker Natangwe Iithete minced no words yesterday when saying the notorious veterinary cordon fence (VCF) must be removed, equating it to a colonial structure oppressing most Namibians.
Lawmaker says bombing Gaza not self-defence
As the war in the Gaza Strip rages on, the National Council has called for respect of international law and peaceful negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
Masisi calls for collaboration to create jobs
Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi has urged the Namibian, Zimbabwean, and Zambian heads of state, together with himself, to collaborate and commit to developing an ecosystem for the beneficiation of the four countries’ natural resources.
Mergers approved in fuel, building supply industries
The Board of Commissioners of the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has approved proposed mergers, with conditions between Vitol Emerald Bidco (Pty) Ltd & Engen Limited as well as between Rwco Gmbh & Co. Kg and Schwenk Namibia Proprietary Limited. Schwenk is the majority owner of Ohorongo Cement.