The police arrested 112 people in connection with illegal substances in December. Of these suspects, 109 are Namibian, one Burundian, one Motswana, and one is a Zambian national. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in a press statement on Wednesday said various illegal substances have been seized, including about 886kg of cannabis to the...
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund recorded ten fatalities since the 10th of December. Its Senior Accident and Injury Prevention Officer, Abner Iitumba, is calling on road users to be extra cautious on the road. Since December 10, the MVA has recorded 73 crashes, resulting in 138 injuries and 14 fatalities. “So the road is full...
Home 18 December 2023 December 18, 2023 – Former South African president Jacob Zuma says he will not vote for the African National Congress (ANC) and is creating a new political party. – BBC – Stepping into 2024, Africa is emerging as a strong contender in the global petroleum market. Business Express reports that boasting...
Home 15 December 2023 December 15, 2023 – The 53rd meeting of UNAIDS’ Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) concluded in Geneva, Switzerland, with Board members making strong commitments to redouble efforts to end AIDS by 2030. Namibia First Lady Monica Geingos, delivered the keynote address saying, that partial success in the AIDS response coupled with emerging...
The Swakopmund and Walvis Bay NaTIS centres will be open on Saturdays during the peak of the festive season to ensure seamless access to their services, the Roads Authority (RA) announced this week. This adjustment is due to a surge in demand for NaTIS services that they are currently experiencing, the statement issued by the...
Home 13 December 2023 December 14, 2023 – Fishrot accused Nigel van Wyk was granted bail by Judge David Munsu in the Windhoek High Court yesterday, with co-accused Bernhardt Esau’s bail application dismissed. – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $300 million loan to South Africa to implement...
Award-winning local rapper Jericho Gawanab, popularly known as Jericho, is revving up the December mood with feel-good vibes with his track, ‘Chip In Chip Out’. He says the song is street-centered and focused on efficient action. “The song isn’t specifically a December anthem; it’s more about fostering a positive vibe within a street context –...
Josef Kefas Sheehama As the holiday season approaches, individuals find themselves juggling various demands, both professional and personal. Before you realize it, December is halfway through, and the Christmas shutdown looms ahead. To truly disconnect from your business during your well-deserved break, effective planning is essential. While you may be on holiday, your business doesn’t...
A blank space or an (NR) indicates no readings received. An (e) indicates that the water level has been estimated. An (w) indicates that the conditions were very windy, resulting in an inaccurate reading. Omatjenne Dam does not have abstraction facilities. The dam contents are according to the latest dam basin surveys. The inflow that...