The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab has warned that it is a criminal offence to intentionally spread fake news, and any offender or offenders are liable to be charged before a court of law. Regulation 15 of the state of emergency makes it clear that any information disseminated with the aim of misleading or causing […]
With gyms and studios closed due to the state of emergency, some fitness instructors are giving training sessions online to continue keeping their clients happy. Young Namibians in the fitness industry will tell you that the effects of COVID-19 ruined everything.
There are mixed feelings among Walvis Bay residents about the N$750 Emergency Income Grant (EIG). While some welcomed the grant, others say the amount is not enough to get them through the lockdown period.
Containers with pest chemicals in them have been stolen at stores of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform in Okahandja. According to the statement, thieves broke into the stores and took 120 litres of chemicals, that were to be dispatched to the regions to spray the African migratory locusts currently invading crops and […]
Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Martha Mbombo, said that although children were sent home, parents are encouraged to stimulate early learning and help them grow and learn at home. She said education starts at home. It’s not new to parents. Mbombo said opportunities in the development […]
Many close to retirement would already have set out a road map on how to spend their hard-earned savings. However, with the Coronavirus causing turmoil in investment markets globally, many may find life tough while on retirement. Sanlam CEO, Tega Shiimi ya Shiimi talks to NBC News on retirement planning and COVID-19.
Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua is concerned about the continued non-adherence of lockdown regulations by some residents. Uerikua said this during his visit to the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo roadblock, where a traffic jam was experienced, ahead of the nationwide lockdown.
President Hage Geingob has congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the people of Zimbabwe on their 40th independence anniversary. Zimbabwe became independent on 18 April 1980, in a victory that also paved way for Namibia to reach a turning point in achieving its own independence.
Landlords in Swakopmund have started evicting tenants who are unable to pay rent since the outbreak of COVID-19. Many victims are art and craft vendors who have lost their income due to a lack of tourist arrivals since January.
The Otjiwarongo Constituency Councillor, Marlene Mbakera has called on companies not to lay off their workers during the lockdown period. Mbakera made the call after some employees of Makarra Brigitte Factory were allegedly sent home and recruited others to perform their duties.
