Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa engaged with local authority leadership at Gobabis, addressing a number of pertinent matters brought to his attention by the region’s residents. These include matters related to salary increments, suspended managers, alleged unfair labour practices, and allocation of Farm Nuwehoop to the Office of the Governor. After lengthy discussions […]
In the Oshikoto Region, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has described the demolition of community structures by the Roads Authority (RA) along the Engoyi-Omuntele road as never approved and done without consulting his office. Nekundi made the remarks during a surprise visit to the Roads Authority’s Oshikoto Maintenance Office in Omuthiya. The minister’s visit […]
The State has objected to granting bail to Austin Elindi and Connie Van Wyk, who were arrested on Monday by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in connection with the alleged NAMCOR multi-million dollar corruption scandal. The two made their first appearance at the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court this morning. Austin Elindi owns Erongo Petroleum, a company said […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has registered 514 eligible voters during the just-ended Outapi by-election supplementary registration. Though the by-election is scheduled for the 29th of September, there will still be a national election in November. The position became vacant following the appointment of the former Councillor Immanuel Shikongo as Omusati Governor. The registration […]
In the early hours of this morning, a major drug bust unfolded in Miems Street, Khomasdal, following an intelligence-led police operation. At approximately 00:43 AM, law enforcement officers conducted a sting operation at a private residence, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old Namibian male. The suspect was found in possession of 18,570 grams of […]
National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha has urged parliamentary leaders to reinforce their role in safeguarding international law and advancing multilateral cooperation. He made these remarks during the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament underway at the United Nations in Geneva. The conference is focused on how legislative bodies can support peace, justice, and international […]
The Roads Authority (RA) has officially opened the road from the Hosea Kutako International Airport circle to the airport on the Hage Geingob Freeway. The RA announced that it has made tremendous progress with the construction of the Hage Geingob Freeway. The rest of the freeway, however, remains under construction, with phases two (A and […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has approved the reshuffling of government Executive Directors following recommendations from the Public Service Commission. According to a statement released by the Secretary of the Cabinet, three Executive Directors have been transferred: Nghidinua Daniel moves from the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has maintained the government’s resolve to work together with the private sector in advancing Namibia’s developmental agenda. President Nandi-Ndaitwah once again stressed the crucial role of the private sector during a courtesy visit by the top management of the Olthaver and List (O&L) Group. The O&L Group is one of the largest […]
Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo highlighted some of the developmental projects undertaken in his region when he delivered the State of the Region Address at Outapi. Shikongo mentioned the construction of a modern police station at Onheleiwa in Etayi Constituency and the rehabilitation of Okahao Police Station. Others include the development of water infrastructure, upgrading of […]
