Oshakati couple dies in murder-suicide

A 46-year-old man killed himself, after he allegedly shot and killed his 33-year-old wife at Ehenye in Oshakati Thursday. It is alleged the couple had engaged in a heated argument, which resulted in Annastasia Iipumbu fleeing the home, and seeking safety at one of their neighbours’ homes. Her husband Benjamin Shivute reportedly followed her to […]

PSUN condemns PM’s civil servants salary increase statement

The Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) has condemned Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila’s statement on civil servants’ salary increases. A local daily newspaper quotes the Premier as saying there will not be salary increases for public servants, given the prevailing economic situation. She reportedly accused public servants of under-performance, which PSUN President Walter Kameeta described […]

National Council MPs ask what happened to Constituency Development Fund Bill approved three years ago

Lawmakers in the National Council say the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Bill they approved three years ago and referred back to the National Assembly, is yet to be passed. They say the bill would ensure adequate funding of constituencies’ developmental projects and uplift the lives of the communities. It would completely decentralise the CDF to […]

Inspector-General Ndeitunga proposes tribalism be declared national security threat

The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police is proposing that tribalism be declared a national security threat. Sebastian Ndeitunga says the adverse effects of tribalism are irreversible and could endanger the lives of citizens. Lieutenant-General Ndeitunga made the proposal in response to President Hage Geingob’s plea that tribalism, favouritism and nepotism not be a factor for […]