Suspects in Opuwo fraud case make first court appearance

Suspects in Opuwo fraud case make first court appearance

The six suspects who were arrested in Rundu in connection with fraud committed at Bank Windhoek’s Opuwo branch, were denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The six men, whose ages range from 22 to 30 years, appeared before Magistrate Sonia Sampofu and Public Prosecutor Kaeren Kleopas. They are Joao Limbo Josef, Mathias Mukuve Kanyanga, Daniel Kusumu Goncalves, Linyando Kandjimi, Kamberuka Mukoso Lukas and Lukas Ihemba Sifwaku. […]

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Business / Economics

Risks posed by the proposed In Situ Leach Mining of Uranium in the Stampriet Artesian Basin, southeastern Namibia.

Open Letter to the Members of Cabinet, Members of Parliament, Standing Committees, Regional Governors, Councilors, Traditional Authorities and the Namibian Public More than 99 percent of Earth's water is deemed unusable by humans and many other living organisms. It seems extraordinary that the water supporting all terrestrial life on our planet is so scarce (Source: National Geographic; North American and Australian groundwater databases). The water that sustains life falls […]

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Namibia

Urbanisation challenges Khomas Regional Council: Moonde

The Khomas Regional Council is facing challenges in delivering access to clean water and sanitation due to urbanisation, council Chairperson Shaalukeni Moonde has stressed. Moonde, while speaking at the official opening of the council here on Friday, emphasised that urbanisation has become a big issue for the region, hampering the development plans and service delivery, such as the provision of clean water and sanitation. He said the council has […]

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Namibia

Mbumba attending Heads of State and Government summit in Uganda

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is participating in the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which commenced in Uganda on Friday. Mbumba is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as well as other senior Government officials. A statement issued by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Friday said the summit was preceded by a ministerial […]

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Namibia

National Assembly launches 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

The National Assembly on Thursday launched the 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan in the capital. The National Assembly provides an important platform for members of parliament to discuss Government policy, propose new legislation, amend or repeal outdated laws, amend the Constitution, or discuss other topics of national interest. Speaking at the launch, Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, said, “The National Assembly has been unwavering in its pursuit […]

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Environment

Tondoro Health Centre experiences flooding following heavy thunderstorm

The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region reportedly experienced flooding following a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Executive Director (ED), Ben Nangombe, in a media statement issued on Thursday said no major damage to medical equipment or clinical supplies was recorded. 'In our assessment, the rainwater that flooded the health centre originated from a water pool that had formed along the […]

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Namibia

CoW management committee still incomplete

The City of Windhoek management committee remains incomplete as council failed to nominate office bearers to fill the two remaining positions on Thursday. The City of Windhoek chambers sat in silence at the call of District Magistrate Celma Amadhila to raise nominations from the council for the two remaining positions on the management committee. In December 2023, SWAPO party member Queen Kamati, alongside former city mayor, Joseph Uapingene who […]

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Business / Economics

Otjiwarongo Municipality’s newly acquired earthworks machinery fleet unvailed

The Otjiwarongo Municipality on Thursday officially unvailled its newly purchased fleet of heavy machinery to be used for its road construction and maintenance-related activities at the town. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, who officiated the event near the Karundu Primary School in Orwetoveni residential area, stated that Otjiwarongo as an economic hub of the region needs the new fleet since the current one in use is 60-years-old.. The fleet includes a […]

January 19, 2024 8

Namibia

Otjiwarongo Municipality Unveils State-of-the-Art Machinery for Road Development

Otjiwarongo's Municipality revealed its newly acquired heavy machinery on Thursday, aimed at advancing road construction and maintenance in the town. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, emphasized the necessity of this modern fleet for Otjiwarongo, an economic hub, given that the existing equipment is 60 years old. The fleet, valued at N$10.7 million, comprises a grader, roller compactor, front-end loader, and a 14,000-liter water tank truck. Uerikua highlighted the strategic importance of […]

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