insert_link Namibia Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region Two separate incidents of fatal stabbing were reported in the Omusati Region yesterday, as confirmed by Inspector Anna Kunga, Community Affairs Officer of the Namibian Police Force. In the first incident, Shiimi Onesmus, a 40-year-old resident of Akaonde village in the Onesi Constituency, was allegedly fatally stabbed at the Okapanda shebeen. The perpetrator, identified as an Angolan national, reportedly fled the scene and remains at large. The incident occurred following […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Region Commander appealed to private companies for food donations Namibian Police Force Oshikoto Region Commander, Commissioner Theopoline Kalompo-Nashikaku, appealed to private companies for food donations during the festive season. At Omuthiya on Wednesday, she received a food donation from Helena Nekomba, owner of Okaale Complex, encouraging other companies to follow suit. Kalompo-Nashikaku highlighted the 11 teams actively stationed in the bush to prevent theft and illicit item smuggling in or through Oshikoto. She mentioned that officers have brought their […] todayDecember 22, 2023 124
insert_link Namibia Cryptocurrency suspects granted bail In the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court, bail of N$20,000 was granted to each of the five individuals implicated in an alleged cryptocurrency scheme. Tango Muulyau and Carlos Alejandro are among those allegedly involved in a cryptocurrency scam, accused of recruiting young Namibians. They face charges alongside Fan Jia and Toivo Herman, whose bail applications were denied. The arrests of this group took place on 3rd October 2023 in Windhoek. Initially, over […] todayDecember 22, 2023 30
insert_link Namibia Labour Commissioner raises concern about trade unions’ annual returns The Office of the Labour Commissioner has raised concern about limited annual returns by registered trade unions, saying out of 47 registered unions, only 12 have submitted their annual returns. Similarly, only three out of 17 employers’ organisations have submitted their returns, the Office of the Labour Commissioner said in a statement on Thursday. It said some of the trade unions and employers’ organisations that submitted returns provided […] todayDecember 22, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Oshakati Town Council officially opened two taxi ranks On Thursday, the Oshakati Town Council officially opened two taxi ranks designed for the Oshakati-Ondangwa and Oshakati-Endola routes. These taxi ranks, built at a total cost of N$1.5 million, had N$520,000 allocated for the Oshakati-Endola taxi rank and over N.dollars 1 million allocated for the Oshakati-Ondangwa taxi rank. The construction phase was completed within a concise three-month period. Mayor Leonard Hango of Oshakati highlighted that the council had earmarked funds […] todayDecember 22, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia President Geingob qualified for around N$290 000 S&T for the 13 days in the United Arab Emirates President Hage Geingob has notably decreased his international trips from 74 days the previous year to 41 days this year. This reduction results in a decrease in his potential subsistence and travel allowances to approximately N$715,000. The largest portion of the president's S&T comes from his 11-day visit to New York and a 14-day stay in Dubai. Activist Rosa Namises. todayDecember 22, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia and the Mines ministry have solidified their dedication to propelling the national economic agenda The Bank of Namibia and the Mines and Energy ministry have solidified their dedication to propelling the national economic agenda within the burgeoning mining and energy industries. They have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding to this effect. Ratified by Johannes !Gawaxab, the Governor of the Bank of Namibia, and Thomas Alweendo, the Minister of Mines and Energy. Sandra Garises, the Principal Communications Team Leader at the Strategic Communications and […] todayDecember 22, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia continues to face a critical shortage of blood The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia continues to face a critical shortage of blood, with their reserves further dwindling. NAMBTS urgently appeals to all eligible donors to come forward and donate blood, especially with the approaching long weekend. The service requires more than 170 blood donations daily to adequately meet the demand for blood in hospitals. Titus Shivute from the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia stresses the importance of immediate […] todayDecember 22, 2023 22
Namibia Labour Commissioner’s Office has expressed concern over the low submission rate of annual returns The Labour Commissioner's Office has expressed concern over the low submission rate of annual returns by registered trade unions and employers' organizations. Among the 47 registered unions, only 12 have submitted their annual returns. Likewise, out of 17 employers’ organizations, merely three have provided their returns, as stated in the Thursday announcement from the Labour Commissioner's Office. According to the statement, some of the trade unions and employers' organizations that […] todayDecember 22, 2023 4