It has been almost seven months now since both Namibia and Botswana announced their intentions to jointly bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), which the two countries said will be hosted on a 40/60 ratio as far as financial contributions and the allocation of facilities is concerned.
Iipumbu Indongo - Control Labour Inspector
Meatco has suspended a senior official stationed in the Kavango East region, who is under investigation for stock theft. The official allegedly instructed junior staff members on Saturday to transport eight calves from the company’s quarantine camp to his farm.
The trial of a former police officer who studied information technology and allegedly committed fraud to the tune of N$10 million, was postponed on Wednesday to give his new lawyer a chance to get up to speed with his case.
Prime Minister Saara Kuukongelwa-Amadhila says the private sector will be more willing to invest in the //Kharas region if the regional political leaders work together as a team, instead of operating in isolation. She sent out this stern message to the political and administrative leadership during her recent two-day visit, engaging them to assess and discuss government projects in the region.
Delegates at the internal Swapo campaign event in Keetmanshoop this week said they want candidates competing for the party’s top positions to address unity, prove their leadership credentials and say how they will arrest dwindling support from the electorate.
The lucrative airport passenger and cargo handling tender at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, which is subject to several legal suits, has gotten even more complicated. Menzies Aviation is currently seeking an interdict against the joint venture between Paragon Investment and Ethiopia Airlines over the takeover.
Members of opposition parties walked out of the National Assembly on Wednesday and Thursday after the deputy minister of transport Veikko Nekundi called them “hypocrites”.
Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya yesterday set the date for the hearing of the application by the curators – Dave Bruni and Ian McLaren – who were tasked to manage the assets of some of the Fishrot accused to be released from their duties on 20 January 2023.
President Hage Geingob has described the embargo that the United States of America has maintained against Cuba for more than six decades as a crime. He said this yesterday when Cuban army general Joaquin Quinta Sola and his delegation paid him a visit at State House.