Otjozondjupa Regional Commander Commissioner Henrich Tjiveze issued a stern warning to police officers failing to perform their duties. He said they are tarnishing the image of the law enforcement agency. Commissioner Tjiveze was speaking during a community meeting aimed at addressing complaints raised by Coblenz residents about the poor quality of service provided by the...
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has transferred duties to his deputy while in hospital for an “emergent bladder issue”, the Pentagon has said. Mr Austin, 70, is in the critical care unit at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Virginia. Officials said it is so far unclear how long he will remain in...
King Charles will postpone his public-facing duties while he is treated for cancer, Buckingham Palace says. Prince William is expected to cover some duties on his behalf, in addition to his own diary of engagements. The type of cancer has not been revealed – it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent...
Staff Reporter WALDE Natangwe Ndevashiya, the former Regional Governor of Ohangwena, has extended his gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve the country and has accepted the relief from his regional governorship duties. “I acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 14 November 2023 relieving me of my duties as the Governor of the...
The annual Duty Penalty Waiver of the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) becomes effective on 15 November affording commercial enterprises a breather by waiving penalties and additional fees accrued due to non-payment of annual duties for the period 2012 to 2022. To be considered for relief, businesses have to apply and settle their outstanding...
The Bank of Namibia announced this week that is will assume full responsibility for handling the licensing and regulation of any and all payment service providers in Namibia. This move, based on the recent promulgation of the Payment System Management Act, relieves the Payments Association of Namibia (PAN) of any regulatory duties “The rationale for...
The new members of the meat industry’s regulatory body, the Meat Board, were announced last week, following their appointment earlier in the month. Present at their first meeting, are seated from the left, Annascy Mwanyangapo, Paul Klein (vice-chairperson), Advocate Lucia Hamutenya (chairperson) and Dr. Helmke Sartorius von Bach. Standing, from the left, are Dr Jessey...
