The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) came under heavy criticism from some stakeholders at Walvis Bay over alleged poor planning, ahead of next Wednesday’s by-elections. Stakeholders expressed these sentiments at a meeting called to clarify operational issues ahead of the elections.

The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) plans to collect N$45 million during the 2020/2021 financial year from former loan recipients who still owe the fund. The projection comes ahead of the expected completion of a data integrity project by next month.

The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) says it will settle all outstanding non-tuition fees of students before the end of February. This comes after complaints from some students who have not yet received their non-tuition fees especially that registration is due to start next week.

The Namibian National Students Organisation (NANSO) has commended the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture for achieving a pass rate of 80% in last year’s Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level examinations. NANSO said this at a media conference in Windhoek.

The Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture in the Kavango East is happy with the region’s performance. Deputy Director of Performance and Quality Assurance, Pontianus Musore says the region recorded consistent improvements in its pass rate over the past three years.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that a tremor was recorded approximately 23 kilometres north of Kamanjab on Wednesday. The event was recorded at 06h47 on five seismic stations of the Namibia Seismology Network at Windhoek, Kamanjab, Opuwo, Gobabis, and Karibib a media statement availed to NAMPA by the ministry reads. “The earthquake […]

The Fishrot accused have approached the Supreme Court to nullify the High Court ruling of 27 December that dismissed their application as it was deemed not urgent. The Supreme Court appeal was filed on 3 January. Acting Judge Kobus Miller dismissed the urgent application in which the accused challenged the legality of their arrests. He […]

Meatco has exported more than 3 000 tons of beef to China in 2019, whose value the company says could not be disclosed. Meatco’s vice-chair and acting board chairperson Ronald Kubas says China could become a major market for the company provided that Meatco increases its production capacity.

Four men accused of burglaries and theft appeared in the Karibib Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

SWAPO’s Luderitz Councillor, Brigitte Fredericks has vowed to improve the living standards of the residents. She made the pledge during her re-election as mayor today.