Ondangwa’s Town Council allocates portion of land to the Namibian Police Force

Ondangwa’s Town Council allocates portion of land to the Namibian Police Force

The Ondangwa Town Council has designated a segment of land, spanning more than 6000 square metres, to the Namibian Police Force for the establishment of a substation at Omashaka.

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Namibia

O AND AS Level examinations results released this morning

The results of the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary level national examinations, which catered to both full-time and part-time learners, were released earlier today. Sanet Steenkamp, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, highlighted substantial progress in the assessment and processing of examination data, as detailed in a recent media statement.

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Criticism Arises as Namcor Spends N$68 Million on Incomplete Organizational Software System

Namcor, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, has invested N$68 million in an operational software system for their organization, which, regrettably, is not fully operational. The corporation entrusted Green Enterprise Solutions with a software tender in January 2020. Their task was to supply, install, implement, test, and activate an enterprise resource planning system, a crucial software tool for managing day-to-day business activities within organizations. According to documents obtained by The […]

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2023 Senior Secondary Certificate exam results to be released on Wednesday

The school admission process for the 2024 academic year started in May, June, and July 2023. However, some learners still haven’t found placement. We asked Sanet Steenkamp, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, about the systems in place for learner accommodation and what steps parents can take. Steenkamp says the Ministry has meanwhile implemented a verification process that will begin once public schools re-open on 15 January. […]

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Congolese nationals denied bail on drug charges

Two male Congolese suspects who were allegedly found in possession of cannabis were denied bail when they made their first appearance in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Bwanga Bonifus and Simba Gabriel were allegedly found in possession of 18 610 grams of cannabis valued at N.dollars 930 500 on Monday and were charged with dealing in and possession of cannabis. State Prosecutor Kasale Kasale objected to the granting […]

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Congolese nationals nabbed for alleged possession of cannabis

Two Congolese men were arrested in Windhoek on Monday after they were allegedly found in possession of cannabis valued at N.dollars 930 500. According to the Namibian Police Force’s spokesperson for the Khomas Region, Warrant Silas Shipandeni, the two suspects aged 37 and 40 were charged with dealing in, and possessio, of cannabis. “On Monday, at around 01h00 in Winnie Madikizela Mandela Street, Otjomuise, a stop and search on […]

January 9, 2024 26

Namibia

We are going to play for the nation at Afcon: Benjamin

Senior national football team coach, Collin Benjamin, has said while no one is optimistic about the Brave Warriors’ chances in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), their objective is to represent Namibia with pride. Benjamin said this after their goalless draw with Ghana in Kumasi Monday night, ahead of their trip to Ivory Coast. Namibia is drawn in Group E alongside Mali, Tunisia, and neighbours South Africa. In […]

January 9, 2024 26

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Police leadership development course starts in Tsumeb

The Namibian Police Force’s Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has urged police officers not to disregard society during their tenure in the police system. Speaking on Monday during the opening of a leadership development training course attended by deputy commissioners at Tsumeb, Shikongo stressed the importance of officers acknowledging their connection to society while in uniform. He said they should recognise their roots and remember that they will eventually […]

January 9, 2024 10

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Walvis Bay police officer Bartholomeus Shindimba was granted bail

Walvis Bay police officer Bartholomeus Shindimba was granted bail on Friday, set at N$1,000, following allegations of being found in possession of a stolen cellphone that belonged to Vernon Gavin, aged 52, discovered deceased at home on December 30. Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Erongo police spokesperson, confirmed that Shindimba, stationed at Walvis Bay Police Station, appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court and is scheduled for a subsequent appearance on […]

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