Andrada Mining Limited, which is operating the Uis tin mine, has been criticised for not having all the requisite permissions and blasting equipment, as well as using the wrong explosives by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
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AG tears into shambolic Okakarara books
Missing financial documents, a dormant inventory system and unexplained bank transactions are some of the key highlights in Auditor General Junias Kandjeke’s report on the affairs of the Okakarara Town Council, which got an adverse audit opinion.
Shikongo investigators kick can down the road
Despite assurances from the police regarding the completion and submission of the investigation report into the accident involving police chief Joseph Shikongo, the docket is yet to reach the prosecutor general's office.
Copper thieves mute NBC’s Kati FM
NBC’s Kati FM had to go silent for over 24 hours after thieves stole cables that feed telecommunication services to three major institutions in Oshakati.
‘Sir Alex’ appeal gets red card
Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen yesterday dismissed an application to appeal their conviction and sentence in the Supreme Court by Russian national Alexander Krylov and his Namibian counterpart Anna Engelbrecht.
Sunday is World Vitiligo Day
The 25th of June is World Vitiligo Day, celebrating the lives of people who suffer from vitiligo.
Apprenticeship training really matters in Namibia
I recent ly at tended the 111th International Labour Conference (ILC) which took place from 5-16 June 2023, at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Access to land still hampers housing
Access to land remains one of the biggest barriers to home ownership not only in Swakopmund but throughout Namibia.
Alleged paedophile gets trial dates
A former police reservist accused of sexually violating underage boys, filming them, and selling pornographic videos on the dark web, will take the stand in August to answer for his alleged crimes.
Magistrate disputes handwriting specimens
Ondangwa-based magistrate, Liwena Walter Mikiti disputes the legitimacy of handwriting specimens purportedly of a police officer who attended a motor vehicle accident he was involved in.









