The intermittent drought that has plagued the Kunene region over the past 10 years have had major repercussions for disadvantaged people in the Epupa constituency, leaving them totally reliant on the government’s special feeding programme.
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City bulldozes Iileka into police chief job
The City of Windhoek is again facing allegations of impropriety following the endorsement of Leevi Iileka as the head of the City Police by the management committee and its acting CEO Faniel Maanda without adhering to proper procedures.
Hardap drug trade concerns Clay
The police in Hardap embarked upon a renewed focus on curbing drug smuggling and using in the region.
Vetkoek fracas gets worker fired …‘rich’ boss threatens journalist
An Oshifo Shell Service Station worker was allegedly assaulted and fired for failing to fry vetkoek.
British court spares Shell in climate case
A British court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that accused Shell’s leadership of mismanaging climate risks to the oil giant, but the activist investor group that brought it plans to appeal.
Grain, weapons and energy: Russia’s presence in Africa
Russia has over the past several years strengthened its presence in Africa, vowing to intensify grain exports, weapons deliveries and energy cooperation.
FlyNamibia to promote services through global system
Namibia’s privately-owned domestic and regional airline FlyNamibia will join the independent South African-based airline, Airlink, to promote its flights and services to travel agents worldwide on the Global Distribution System (GDS).
‘Race quotas’ law sparks fierce South African debate
A new law aimed at increasing the employment of black people in South Africa has enraged some businesses and opposition parties who say the legislation could see qualified workers lose their jobs.
Oshikoto principals review academic performance
The Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture’s Oshigambo circuit in the Oshikoto region had their annual staff conference last week for team building and review of
academic performances.
VTCs explore oil and gas skills development
State-owned vocational training centres have plans to explore the training possibilities and its readiness in the oil and gas sector to develop skills amongst its trainees.









