The parents of a Keetmanshoop resident, who died in the Katutura Hospital two weeks ago after he was allegedly assaulted by police at the southern town, are threatening to sue over “police brutality”. Two officers were charged with murder, alternatively assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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47 fired from Uis mine contractor
At least 47 artisans were verbally dismissed on Monday after failed wage negotiations.
Namibians have given up – Swartbooi
Last year’s dismal performance by grades 11 and 12 candidates should have sent parents to the streets in protest, demanding better from the government in the face of a teetering public education sector.
NSFAF’s fraud accused must answer
The High Court yesterday ruled that Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund’s former payment officer has a case to answer.
Unam awaits unaccredited programmes response
The University of Namibia has said it reviewed most of the programmes that were not accredited, taking the comments of the review panels into account, and has submitted them to the National Council for Higher Education in December 2022 for consideration.
Mystery predator kills goats
A communal farmer from Otuwala village in Oshana region who lost several goats to an unknown predator, could not believe it after seeing her goats bleeding non-stop.
Temporary dumpsite irks school community
Teachers and learners from Fidel Castro Primary School in the Tobias Hainyeko constituency have to pick up garbage blown onto the schoolyard from an adjacent rubbish dump daily.
NCS recruitment ‘for committed people’
Commissioner General of Namibia Correctional Service Raphael Hamunyela has urged candidates who are currently going through the recruits’ assessment to properly prepare before they undergo the assessment.
Man bludgeoned to death
A 37-year-old man who appeared in court recently for attempted murder is expected to return for murder after the victim he had assaulted with a stick died yesterday.
South Africa finally sells rundown houses
The South African government is in the process of disposing of eight dilapidated houses they own in Namibia.