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Opinion - Genocide reparations negotiations and the future of Shark Island

2021-03-03 Staff Reporter

Over 7 500 pupils qualify for AS level

2021-03-03 Albertina Nakale

Namcol records significant intake

2021-03-03 Aletta Shikololo

Inequality holds Namibia back… analysts call for major socio-economic intervention

2021-03-03 Edgar Brandt

A local labour expert has warned that without a fundamental change in Namibia’s social and economic architecture, the country will continue to see rising levels of inequality.

N$210m tax refund scam accused found guilty

2021-03-03 Roland Routh

The two Namibians and 12 Angolans accused of defrauding the Namibian authorities to the tune of N$210 million through false tax refunds on purchases exported from Namibia were convicted on the counts they faced by acting Windhoek High Court Judge Kobus Miller and his two assessors, John Mandy and Yolande Böttger on Monday.

NamWater owed N$1.2 billion

2021-03-03 Loide Jason

The water utility, NamWater, said yesterday it was owed a staggering N$1.2 billion in outstanding bills by regional councils and local authorities across the country.

Magistrate laughs off bribery claims

2021-03-03 Nuusita Ashipala

OSHAKATI – Magistrate Leopoldt Hangalo yesterday laughed off claims he was bribed to acquit northern-based businessman Sindano Hango in the Oshakati Regional Court last year.

Govt responds to flood victims

2021-03-03 John Muyamba

RUNDU – The Office of the Prime Minister has assured the authorities in the Kavango West region, where over 700 homesteads have been flooded, that it was doing everything possible to provide the necessary assistance.

Rukoro questioned over controversial appointment

2021-03-03 Kuzeeko Tjitemisa

The community of Otjinene in the Omaheke region is reportedly divided after Ovaherero Paramount Chief Vekuii Rukoro installed a prominent farmer in the area as one of the traditional chiefs.

Neckartal Dam irrigation scheme on hold for now

2021-03-03 Kuzeeko Tjitemisa

Agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein last week told parliamentarians that government cannot afford to implement the intended 5 000-hectare irrigation scheme outside the Neckartal dam aimed at increasing food security and economic development in the //Kharas region.

Nkurenkuru to get Nored office

2021-03-03 John Muyamba

NKURENKURU - The northern regional electricity distributor (Nored) is set to construct a new and modern office to the tune of N$3.7 million in Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West region with the view to improve service delivery.

Japan makes massive food donation

2021-03-03 Albertina Nakale

The government of Japan has pledged to provide food aid worth about N$50 million in support of the Namibian government’s efforts in tackling hardship caused by the prolonged drought and Covid-19 pandemic.