New Grounds Fishing Group and Laridae Investments donated school uniforms and food parcels worth N$50,000 to Drimiopsis Primary School in Omaheke’s Kalahari Constituency for vulnerable children. Gabriel Tjombe, chairperson of the New Grounds Fishing Group, stressed that rural schools face various challenges; hence, the company is reaching out to needy communities. “As we stand here […]
As part of its corporate social responsibility and ongoing efforts to fight cancer, Bank Windhoek, through its Cancer Apple Project, has contributed N$2.5 million to the Cancer Association of Namibia. Since its inception in 2000, the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project has raised a total of N$38.4 million for the Cancer Association of Namibia. The […]
The police in the Zambezi Region are investigating a syndicate involved in a money-multiplication scam that allegedly uses rituals. A Windhoek resident has reportedly fallen victim to the scam, losing N$21,000. The victim and the suspect met in Windhoek last year and became friends. Gaining the victim’s trust, the suspect convinced them that a traditional […]
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has warned the public about a fake tender circulating on social media, falsely claiming government involvement in a large-scale construction project. In a statement, the ministry said the fraudulent document invites bids for the construction of 28,500 houses, a shopping mall, and a private hospital. It misleadingly […]
Education, financial, and government stakeholders hosted a Career Guidance Day at a school in Windhoek. The event aimed to provide information on various topics, including career guidance, loan applications, and bursaries. Hosted in collaboration with various stakeholders, the Career Guidance Day sought to give students clear direction for their futures while fostering stronger relationships within […]
Headspring Investments, a Rosatom Company, assisted local schools in Leonardville, located in the Aminuis constituency of the Omaheke Region, with garden projects aimed at ensuring food sustainability. Speaking at the official handover of the garden project in Leonardville, the Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, emphasized that addressing the various challenges faced […]
The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED), the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), and former learners of Caprivi Secondary School handed over donations to the school’s hostel valued at more than N$200,000. This donation follows an appeal from the school principal for assistance when schools reopened three weeks ago. During the handover of the company’s […]
Keetmanshoop Regional Court Magistrate Frans Anderson on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old man to six years in prison for possession of uncut diamonds. Mateus Petrus Nakagumbo was initially charged with theft of rough diamonds and disguising the unlawful origin of property. Nakagumbo pleaded not guilty to these charges but admitted guilt to two alternative counts—possession of […]
Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) gathered in Harare on Friday to discuss the worsening security crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The extraordinary summit, called by SADC Chairperson Emmerson Mnangagwa, focused on strengthening efforts to restore peace and stability in the region. In a statement issued after the meeting, […]
The National Security Guards Protection Union (NSGPU) calls on all security companies to comply with the minimum wage directive issued by the Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation authorities. The national minimum wage for the security industry was established at the beginning of this month. Security guards have faced numerous challenges over the years, including […]
