The future of Rehoboth’s suspended Town Councillors remains unclear following the line ministry’s action against them last week.
The Ombudsman’s office has officially opened a regional office in the Otjozondjupa Region. The temporary office space was inaugurated by Ombudsman, John Walters, at Otjiwarongo.
The Urban and Rural Development Minister, Peya Mushelenga, has handed over 54 housing units to Katima Mulilo residents in the Zambezi Region. The houses are among 224 constructed under the Mass Housing Development Programme, which commenced in 2014.
An investigation to determine the source of a minor oil spill at Afrodite Beach has not concluded on a culprit yet. The Environment and Tourism Minister, however, says the oil spill has been contained, with minimal damage to the environment.
The Otjiwarongo-based medical doctor who was forced to take leave by the Ministry of Health and Social Services following the circulation of a video of him allegedly driving erratically on the B1 road has been arrested.
The Chairperson of the //Karas Regional Council, Jan Scholtz, has encouraged Chief Executives Officers and Councillors to roll up their sleeves and work towards realisation of the region’s development strategic plan, which was adopted last year.
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernard Esau, has reassured the fishing sector that measures are being taken to ensure recovery of pilchard stocks.
Ministry of Education Arts and Culture says there is no age restriction blocking candidates from pursuing their academic dreams. Deputy Minister, Anna Nghipondoka, was responding to questions by UPM parliamentarian, Jan Van Wyk, who wanted clarity over the consistency offered by the country’s education system.
Swapo MP, Paula Kooper, has called for increased funding for rural people to enable them to become economically able, in her maiden speech in the National Assembly.
Oshana Governor Clemens Kashuupulwa has urged the business community to support the newly branded Kati-FM. He made these remarks at the re-naming of NBC-Oshiwambo radio service to Kati-FM.
