New Katima Mulilo councillor Simasiku Mukendwa was greeted with a massive no-show as the rest of the councillors did not show up at his swearing-in ceremony yesterday.
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Namibia champion of press freedom in Africa
The Government of the Republic of Namibia and her people welcome the prestigious Champion of Press Freedom in Africa Award that was bestowed on Namibia at the recently concluded 10th International Festival of Freedom of Expression and the Press in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Family to sue for police negligence
A family of nine raised complaints against the Namibian Police regarding the handling of a motor vehicle accident which led to the death of Dennis Mwilima Sinvula in October 2022.
Navachab’s local spending exceeds N$1 bn
The Navachab Gold Mine, located 10 kilometres west of Karibib, spent more than N$2 billion on procurement in 2022, with more than half that amount spent on local companies.
Census to kick off second phase
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is about to commence with its last phase of the 2023 census, known as the Post Enumeration Survey (PES), expected to kick off on 6 to 17 November 2023.
Okakarara residents scavenge dumpsite for survival
Okakarara constituency councillor Ramana Mutjavikua has expressed serious concern with the growing number of residents, especially children from disadvantaged homes, who are now turning to the town’s dumpsite for food and survival.
Etosha to restart operations soon
Etosha Fishing employees will be returning to work on 30 October after the company yesterday announced the resumption of operations to process the relief quota allocated to them by government.
Arandis Council employees get 4% increament
Arandis Town Council employees will receive a 4% salary increase, effective from 1 July, following the approval of the town’s 2023/2024 budget by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development.
MTC ploughs N$12.5m into community
Reinforcing its commitment to community empowerment, Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) has pledged N$12.5 million.
Public contributes N$2 200 for redline fight…legal costs estimated to run over N$7 million
Despite various attempts by the anti-redline activist’s lawyers for the public to get involved and contribute to the legal battle to remove the embattled veterinary cordon fence, only N$2 200 has been collected so far from the public.