The Windhoek High Court has struck from the roll an application brought forward by four Fishrot accused, whose application sought to remove acting High Court Judge Kobus Miller from practicing as a judge. The accused individuals had attempted in the past to have Judge Miller recuse himself, alleging bias. However, their initial request was denied […]
High school learners are advised to always know where they are coming from, who they are, and where they want to be. This is to enable them to handle negative peer pressure. UNAM lecturer Kaatere Tjiharuka advised learners at an encouragement event at Concordia College organised by the Ejameno Charity Organisation. The learners who packed […]
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has launched the Ebike4Windhoek pilot project as part of its effort to reduce carbon emissions and increase transport options. Non-motorised transport has an important role to play in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and greening the economy in the context of providing and promoting more sustainable transport options. The project will […]
The #BeFree movement has opened the doors of the much-anticipated multipurpose youth centre. The launch was attended by high-level government officials and the first ladies of Angola and Siera Leon. The #BeFree Youth Campus, which is located in Katutura, was just an idea a few years ago. The one-stop centre has now finally and officially […]
Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes says the contribution of informal businesses to the economy of the town is valued. Forbes says it is for this reason that the municipality, together with the Erongo Regional Council, has identified a piece of land and will soon construct an open market to support informal traders. The mayor says […]
The Zambezi Education Directorate has officially launched September as the month for lifelong learning. Residents marched in celebration of the launch at Katima Mulilo. The launch incorporates adult learner’s week, which runs from the first to the 8th of September, as well as international literacy day on the 8th. The aim is to raise awareness […]
Women in Engineering and the Debmarine Namdeb Foundation are focusing on empowering young girls about the importance of studying science and mathematics to pursue careers in engineering. Hendrina Mouton, who’s responsible for community development, says the idea is to plant seeds and create awareness among more than 250 girls in the field of engineering. “We […]
In a bid to motivate Grade 11 learners to excel academically, Sikosinyana Senior Secondary School in the Zambezi Region has committed to hosting yearly awards for learners and teachers who perform well. The school awarded teachers and learners who performed well in this year’s first semester with certificates and medals. The ceremony was graced by […]
A former police officer, Sydney Ikosa, charged with the murder of his two-year-and-six-month-old daughter, was found guilty in the Katima Mulilo Circuit High Court. The 35-year-old Ikosa and his wife, Chuma Simekwazi, aged 38, were also facing charges of abuse and child neglect as well as assault to cause serious bodily harm under the Child […]
The Windhoek High Court has ruled that Menzies Aviation has no legal obligation to provide ground handling services at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) and no right to insist on offering these services there. The High Court emphasised that the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) was entitled to enforce previous judgements ordering Menzies Aviation to […]
