Five ambassadors and heads of missions accredited to Namibia presented their credentials to President Hage Geingob at the State House yesterday.
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IPPR advises health ministry on procurement
Ideally, all procurement for any institution during a given financial year should closely correlate with what is contained in that entity’s annual procurement plan.
MET official nabbed for alleged poaching
An environment and tourism official was arrested with three other men for illegally hunting a protected blue wildebeest in the Daan Viljoen game park, west of Windhoek.
Swanu leadership dispute heads for mediation
Those involved in the ongoing leadership dispute of Namibia’s oldest political party, Swanu, have decided to try and reach an amicable solution in their squabble.
37 years for ‘vengeful’ murderous ex-lover
A 27-year-old man, who in a jealous rage stabbed to death his former ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend, was sentenced to serve 37 years imprisonment by the Oshakati High
Court.
Govt pays N$24 million in wildlife damages
The environment and tourism ministry has paid out N$24.2 million in compensation for losses caused by wild animals since 2019.
Rundu project school to get permanent classrooms
Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has urged learners and teachers at the tented ‘Rundu project school’ to soldier on despite the harsh circumstances.
Personality of the week – Ngonga Natherny Mahupe – Mahupe wants to leave mark in Namibian football
I was born in the dusty streets of Kayengona, a village in the eastern side of Rundu. I was introduced and exposed to football at an early age while at school. Football was the only sport that we knew growing up in our community, so, it was quite easy for us as young boys to fall in love with the sport as early as four years of age.
Opinion – Financing innovation a must for economic growth
As the economy evolves and as new needs become apparent, it is vital that enterprise and infrastructure finance evolves as well.
Katuka participants ready to tackle the business world
Forty-six mentors and mentees, selected from 150 applications, participated in the first training sessions of the 2023 Katuka Mentorship Programme hosted at the Capricorn Corner Building in Windhoek.