Representing the SADC
A 43-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the rape of a four-year-old girl. According to Erongo regional unit commander for community affairs inspector Ileni Shapumba, it is alleged that the suspect took the victim and other children to his house at Tutaleni between 10h00 and 16h00. He then took the girl to … Read More “Walvis man arrested for raping minor – The Namibian” »
Over 40 000 people countrywide applied to be recruited into the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). This was confirmed by head of public relations at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs colonel Petrus Shilumbu. He said some constituencies received more than 6 000 applications. Only 3 000 were shortlisted and have been invited for a … Read More “40 000 applied to join NDF – The Namibian” »
NAMIBIAN business communities have been urged to prepare to take full advantage of the benefits offered under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Deputy minister of industrialisation and trade Verna Sinimbo made this call when she launched the AfCFTA awareness campaign in Windhoek yesterday. She said the business sector should increase production capacities, … Read More “Business sector urged to gear up for AfCFTA – The Namibian” »
THE Navachab Half Marathon Challenge Run will be back bigger and better in Karibib on 17 September this year after an absence of two years due to Covid-19. At a press conference in Windhoek yesterday, the main sponsor Navachab Gold Mine announced a record sponsorship of N$120 000, while several other sponsors also reiterated their … Read More “Navachab Half Marathon back with a bang – The Namibian” »
DESPITE average prices of goods and services shooting up to 6,8% last month, some items have been cheaper for the past few months and rice surprisingly is part of the list. The list, which contains both food and non-food items, was adopted from the Namibia Statistics Agency’s inflation data for the month, which saw inflation … Read More “These were the cheapest items in July – The Namibian” »
THE deputy minister of sport, youth and national service, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, has emphasised the importance of intergenerational relations and partnerships with young people to ensure no one in the country is excluded. She said this during a speech read on her behalf by the executive director of sport, youth and national service, Erastus Haitengela, at … Read More “‘Combine wisdom of elderly with youthful energy’ – The Namibian” »
ABOUT 75 cleaners at the University of Namibia’s main campus in Windhoek are set to lose their jobs as the new contractor hired by the university does not need their services. “We have rooms to rent and we have kids going to school. We come from other towns. How will we survive in these two … Read More “75 Unam cleaners face unemployment – The Namibian” »
ANOTHER suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged robbery in Hochland Park in Windhoek last Wednesday. This comes after two suspects, Frans Andreas (33) and Frieda Shangelao Eelu, appeared before magistrate Desire Kamboua yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on a charge of robbery with aggravating circumstances. Khomas police commander commissioner Ismael Basson … Read More “Another arrest in N$3,3 million house robbery, more money recovered – The Namibian” »
TWO boys lost their lives on Monday, when they were hit by a car while crossing the Sangwali-Linyanti road together in the Muanga area of the Zambezi region. They have been identified as Yusiku Likama (18) and Makala Simbuwa (12). Their next of kin have been informed of their deaths. Zambezi regional police spokesperson inspector … Read More “Two boys die after being hit by car – The Namibian” »
CONSTRUCTION activity in residential areas continues to gain momentum compared to the corporate sector. According to an analysis of the sector by Simonis Storm Securities, household mortgage grew by an average of 2,4% year to date compared to 4,3% for corporate entities. At the same time, the municipalities of Windhoek and Swakopmund approved a combined … Read More “Residential development sustains construction sector – The Namibian” »
