Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police in the Oshikoto Region are concerned about the escalating number of drivers fleeing the scenes of road accidents and are warning road users about the aggravating nature of such conduct. The police expressed their concern following the latest such accident that occurred between Tsumeb and Oshivelo, where a pedestrian was...
Fisheries and marine resources minister Derek Klazen has expressed concern about the high incidence of by-catch in the hake, mackerel and pilchard sub sectors within the horse mackerel industry. By-catch is the unintentional fishing of non-target species or sizes of fish and other marine creatures during fishing operations, leading to overfishing and ecological imbalance. “This...
Senior traditional councillor for the Omhedi district in the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority Hadino Hishongwa says some men within his district are sexually abusing animals like donkeys and goats. He urged residents to report those who sexually assault animals to the police. Hishongwa made the remarks during the visit of Oukwanyama Queen Martha Kristian ya Nelumbu...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is worried about the risks posed to the positive economic outlook by challenges such as water supply disruptions, looming droughts, and infrastructure constraints. The central bank’s top management, led by Governor Johannes !Gawaxab, flagged this during a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob at State House. Although economic activity improved...