The number of people implicated in the massive fraudulent tax refund scam has increased from 409, as reported in July 2022, to 921 while the amount involved has escalated from N$36 million to an astronomical N$136 million.
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Kavango West needs teachers, furniture
Kavango West education director Pontianus Musore has said 2023 placements for all grades went well towards the end of last year; however, the region is in dire need of teachers.
Recruits demand NYS liquidation
The National Youth Service security recruits have demanded that the service be liquidated and for government to take it over as they demonstrated over late pay and an array of grievances.
Lichtenstrasser wanted to protect wife
Admitted killer Ernst Josef Lichtenstrasser yesterday continued with his testimony, denying he was anywhere close to the scene or even in Arandis on the fateful day when two senior executives of the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology were gunned down in cold blood.
Efundja brings frog festival
The heavy rains experienced over the last few weeks as well as flash floods presented an abundance of frogs, fish and the indigenous leafy vegetable, ombidi, in the northern regions.
Abuse victim starts school
A girl whose abuse by her guardian went viral and evoked anger from the public three weeks ago, finally started school at one of the best primary schools in Windhoek on Monday.
Teacher allegedly burns pensioner’s homestead
A pensioner was left homeless after her homestead was allegedly burned to ashes by a teacher, who is also her neighbour, at Oshatotwa village in Ohangwena region.
Erongo ambulances in ICU
The Erongo region does not have enough ambulances to respond to medical emergencies.
Onandjokwe awaits ward renovation
The health director of Oshikoto region, Josua Nghipangelwa, said his directorate has allocated funds towards the renovation of the ‘waiting’ ward, located at the Onandjokwe hospital.
Clubs disgruntled with new netball format…league kick-off scheduled for March
Regional netball clubs have expressed dissatisfaction with a new promotion and relegation format introduced by Netball Namibia (NN) for determining teams that will compete in the Premier Netball League this year.