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The office of the Judiciary has pleaded for more funds to address the “urgent” needs of its ageing infrastructure. Minister of justice Yvonne Dausab delivered the office’s plea to the National Assembly while motivating its N$445-million budget allocation this week. “To continue its mission of providing speedy and equitable justice, the judiciary requires adequate budgetary […]

Close to 130 sport administrators will meet in Windhoek on Saturday to map the way forward for local sport. Minister of sport, youth and national service Agnes Tjongarero is expected to be the keynote speaker. Talking to Desert Radio this week, Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) chief administrator Freddy Mwiya said Tjongarero is set to share […]

The European Union (EU) refuted claims that its heads of missions were discussing governance matters during their recent meeting with the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). This comes after German ambassador Thorsten Hutter hosted a lunch meeting in honour of IPC leader Panduleni Itula on behalf of the EU in Windhoek on Tuesday The meeting, […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism says that putting down the lion was not their initial intention, but it had to be done to save the life of Likando Mambena (44). The lion attacked Mambena in the Chefuzwe area on the outskirts of Katima Mulilo and, as a result, officials shot and killed the […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism says that false tips from residents on the whereabouts of a lioness in the Zambezi region have hindered efforts in tracking the lion. Environment officials have been searching for the lioness since Monday, after she escaped during attempts to apprehend her in the Chefuzwe area, on the outskirts […]

The Monarch Lifeguard and Emergency Services launched a diving search and recovery service to address the critical need for skilled divers in Namibia at Walvis Bay on Wednesday. Monarch owner Martin Muyenga said that the shortage of divers in Namibia has been a challenge for many communities facing water-related emergencies. “It has become evident to […]

Minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Albert Kawana officiated the inauguration of the Onhuno police checkpoint in the Ohangwena region on Friday. The upgrade of the checkpoint includes a checkpoint shelter and office block, with ablution facilities for officers and members of the public. The total cost of the upgrade is valued at […]

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The government is still clueless on how much was spent to finance president Hage Geingob’s funeral proceedings. Geingob died on 4 February and was buried on 25 February. However, over a month down the line, the government is yet to determine the total expenses incurred for the memorial and funeral ceremonies, while various companies continue […]

The minister of labour, industrial relations and employment creation, Utoni Nujoma, is embroiled in a dispute over a family house in Windhoek. Nujoma and his younger sister, Usuta, are staking a claim to a house which was previously owned by their late aunt, Alberdine Katjimune. Alberdine is their mother, Kovambo Nujoma’s younger sister. The disputed […]