SEVEN goals and two clean sheets over the weekend saw the Namibian Correctional Services (NCS) dislodge fellow law enforcement agents Khomas Nampol from the top of the Southern Stream first division standings. The NCS, along with Blue Boys, Mariental and Try Again, made sure of maximum points in a goal-laden weekend of action. The new … Read More “NCS assume Southern Stream control – The Namibian” »
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Disgruntled Keetmanshoop community members in the ||Kharas region marched on Monday to protest against police brutality. They marched under the leadership of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters. The protest follows the death of Elleste Plaatjies (31) last week on Wednesday after members of the Special Reserve Force of the Namibian Police reportedly fatally assaulted him. … Read More “Keetmanshoop community protests against police brutality – The Namibian” »
THE Osona community in the Okahandja district were yesterday pleased with the opening of the first school in the area. Eagles Christian Academy boasts the motto ‘Flying Higher in Education’. The school, which currently accommodates pupils from grades 0 to 7, officially opened its doors with over 200 pupils. School director Rachel Kioko yesterday said … Read More “Osona opens first school – The Namibian” »
THE government has extended the employment contracts of a group of top officials who are due to retire after turning 60. These officials, largely president Hage Geingob’s allies, include secretary to Cabinet George Simataa, chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) Martin Pinehas, home affairs executive director Etienne Maritz and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) executive director … Read More “Govt keeps ‘special’ executive directors beyond age of 60 – The Namibian” »
OPPOSITION political parties have been advised to keep an eye on the government to ensure it does not make “unpopular” economic decisions – especially as the country is gearing up for elections next year. With the global economy expected to remain subdued this year due to rising inflation, governments in Africa, including Namibia, may be … Read More “Opposition called on to keep government in check – The Namibian” »
Metal Mill Engineering, a subcontractor at Andrada Mining Limited (former AfriTin Mining Limited) at Uis, dismissed over 45 artisans on Monday. The engineering company, which does the day-to-day maintenance of the tin mine plant, dismissed the employees after wage talks failed. The fired workers were demanding an increase in their hourly rate, which they said … Read More “Metal Mill Engineering dismiss 45 artisans – The Namibian” »
THE Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) is threatening to register a case against the City of Windhoek with the Labour Commissioner for not paying their platoon officers and sub-officers outstanding remunerations. This was announced in a press briefing by the union’s secretary general, Matthew Haakuria, giving the municipality 12 days to respond to their … Read More “Windhoek City Council faces labour suit – The Namibian” »
CHAIRPERSON of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Elsie Nghikembua said action will be taken against those found to be involved in the disappearance of 117 laptops from the ECN. Nghikembua said this in response to interview questions from The Namibian on Friday. She said the necessary steps were taken once the disappearance of the … Read More “ECN to take action against laptop ‘thieves’ – The Namibian” »
OLGA Selestinus from Otuwala village in the Oshana region woke up yesterday morning to find some of her goats dead after being attacked by unknown animals. Selestinus had 12 goats in her kraal. Five died in one night, while six are badly injured and about to die. When The Namibian visited the scene, one of … Read More “Unknown animals kill and injure 12 goats – The Namibian” »
Floodwater, which arrived in Namibia over a week ago, is now in the Oshana region. The floodwater has so far filled up the oshanas at Ongwediva. Senior hydrologist Leornard Hango said water passed the Endola bridge on Monday from Eeshoke village. “The water people are seeing in the oshanas at Oshakati is rainwater, but in … Read More “Flood arrives in Oshana region – The Namibian” »