The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s male hostel has been dormant for over two years, following the institution’s failure to renovate it.
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Condom tender bursts… raises ‘corruption’ stench … procurement checks and balances questioned
Despite awarding him a multimillion dollar tender, the Central Procurement Board of Namibia does not know if businessman Shapwa Kanyama owns a condom or surgical gloves factory.
Twapandula learners taught in the mud
The heavy rains which have showered most parts of the country have promised good harvests to many, but pupils at the Twapandula Primary School in the Oshikoto region find the downpours unfortunately synonymous with misery and distress.
City staff demand millions after HR blunder
The new City of Windhoek leadership will have to quickly deal with an alleged administrative blunder that has been dragging on for over a decade.
Teacher allegedly threatens to kill principal
A teacher is in police custody after a series of threats against his principal, colleagues and villagers. He also called his senior a witch, corrupt and stupid.
NIMT workers issue ultimatum
The Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology employees want the ministry of higher education to immediately discmiss their board of trustees.
Fed-up principal demands parental involvement
A principal’s tough stance on parental involvement finally bore fruit after she took the drastic step of locking learners out of classes until their parents make arrangements in settling a N$300 contribution for stationery.
Filicide accused to plead guilty
Former police officer Vapeni Boois is charged with a count of murder, read in conjunction with the combatting of domestic violence law, and faces a second charge of defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
Namcol AS hopefuls struggle for mainstream space
Executive education director Sanet Steenkamp advised learners who were improving their grades at other institutions, including Namcol, to proceed to the next level at the same institutions as the mainstream schools have run out of space.
OPINION – Double standards of the West
The conflict in Ukraine once again confirms the commitment of the West to the policy of double standards.