With the commencement of the 2023 academic year, government primary schools in the //Kharas region are facing challenges with the provision of space for learners, inadequate classroom furniture and waiting for stationery from government.
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Rape rife this weekend
The Namibian Police are expected to apprehend two fathers this week for repeatedly molesting their daughters, aged five and 14, between December 2022 and 13 January 2023.
Kanime vows to clean up city
As the growl from Windhoek residents bemoaning the state of law and order in the city becomes louder, City Police chief Abraham Kanime said his forces would be on the ground to prevent criminals flourishing and try their level best to ensure the safety of residents.
Learner released after dagga arrest
A 16-year-old learner who was arrested at Ndiyona Combined School hostel for possession of cannabis, was released in the care of his guardian when he appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Top-performing Berg-Op shares secret
Berg-Op Academy - a private school based in Okahandja achieved fourth place nationally in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSCO) external exams at the end of 2022 for all the Cambridge curriculum private schools.
Govt dispatches hydrologists, soldiers to north
Following the influx of floodwater from Angola reaching Namibian villages by Friday, the agriculture and defence ministries are ready to dispatch teams of hydrologists and soldiers to the affected areas to monitor the situation.
Investigator’s ‘killer’ remanded in custody
One of the four people, accused of killing renowned stock theft investigator Wilfred ‘Major’ Kazeurua, will remain behind bars, as the High Court yesterday threw out his bail
application.
Govt, inmate negotiate prison food
The Safety and Security Ministry’s, head of correctional facilities are currently at the negotiation table with an inmate, who is suing them over prison food that has caused him allergies.
‘Invest in sport to aid government’…as women team depart for Netherlands
In a call for increased corporate investment in sports development, NamibRe managing director Patty Karuaihe-Martin urged companies to aid the government in rebuilding the country’s sports programmes, which have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are taking over Africa – Mbareka
African Stars, the current leaders of the Debmarine Premiership and a powerhouse team from Katutura have expressed their ambition to conquer African football.