The Namibian Police Force in the Oshikoto Region have opened a case of concealment of birth against a 38-year-old woman after she allegedly gave birth to a baby boy and dumped him in crop fields. According to the region’s crime investigations coordinator Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo on Saturday, the incident happened on Friday around 12h00...
September 20, 2024
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First phase of Ondangwa sports field complete
The first phase of construction on the Ondangwa Sport Stadium is completed, according to Ondangwa Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ismael Namugongo. In an interview with Nampa on Thursday, Namugongo said the sport stadium is located in extension 8, about one km north from the (C46) Ongwediva/ Ondangwa main road. According to Namugongo, the bulk aarthworks...
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New parties and alliances will create a wider field during elections – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché The upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections are shaping up to be the most fiercely contested in Namibia’s history. With the introduction of new political entities and the resurgence of smaller parties since the last general elections in 2019, the political landscape is brimming with anticipation and strategic alliances. The ruling Swapo Party,...
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Over 400 people volunteer to cultivate OTA crop field
OMUTSEGWONDJABA: The Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA)’s spokesperson, Enkali Frans, has expressed delight over an increase in the volunteers for cultivating on the OTA’s crop field. This year, OTA received 420 volunteers compared to 320 they received in 2023. Frans said this in an interview with Nampa on Saturday after he was informed that 420 people...
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One Million Dollars Paves the Way for Sports Field in Okahao – Windhoek Observer
In a philanthropic gesture that echoes a commitment to youth development and community well-being, Dr. Frankie Frederick has generously donated over one million dollars towards the construction of a sports field in Okahao, Omusati Region. The initiative, initiated in September 2023, aims to provide a dedicated space for young people in the region to practice...
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Statistics agency to process delayed census field workers salaries
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has promised to roll-out outstanding census payments for census field workers and transport providers as from Monday. The NSA will pay the outstanding salaries per region that is fully verified and processed. Statistician general Alex Shimuafeni said this in a press statement on Friday. The NSA aimed to begin with...
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Uranium One Group granted environmental clearance certificate to construct field laboratory
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has issued an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) to Headspring Investments, Uranium One Group’s operating company in Namibia, to build a field laboratory on farm Tripoli, where the company’s field operations are located. The ECC, issued in terms of Section 37(2) of the Environmental Management Act, Act 7 of...
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The South African Constitutional Court hears the Electoral Amendment Act imposes an unequal playing field
South Africa’s Independent Candidates Association says independent candidates being allocated only 200 of the 400 National Assembly seats was irrational and inconsistent with the rule of law. The Constitutional Court heard arguments challenging the Electoral Amendment Act. The association and Build One South Africa want the apex court to declare the act unconstitutional. Legal representative...