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Namibia Imports N$57 Million Worth of South African Insecticides Amid Ban
By: Hertha Ekandjo Amidst the ongoing ban on the importation of the Boam insecticide by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Namibia has imported retail insecticides worth approximately N$57 million since last year. Data provided by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reveal that South Africa is the primary source of retail […]
Judiciary Spends 99% of Budget Allocation
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Office of the Judiciary has utilised 99% of its allocated budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year, unlike other government Offices, ministries and Agencies that return enormous amounts back to the treasury every year. For the 2022/23 period, the Office received an allocation of N$386.7 million, with N$384 million expended, […]
Kavango Regions Report Highest Pangolin Poaching Cases
By: Annakleta Haikera The two Kavango regions in Namibia recorded the highest number of pangolin poaching cases last year, underscoring the persistent threat facing these endangered creatures. In 2023, Kavango West recorded six cases of pangolin poaching, while Kavango East reported three cases, bringing the total to nine registered incidents of illegal pangolin […]
Namcor Opens Police Case into Alleged Fuel Theft
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) has opened a theft case regarding the alleged theft of fuel estimated at a value of N$1 million. Namcor revealed this in a media statement issued on Wednesday, in which the company disclosed that the alleged fuel theft took place at the National Oil Storage Facility […]
75% of Business Robberies Linked to Insiders … Inspector General Calls for Vigilance
By: Ludorf Iyambo A staggering 75% of reported business robberies in Namibia involve insiders where individuals collaborate with thieves. This is according to Inspector General of the Namibia Police Force Joseph Shikongo who warned businesses to be vigilant and fight against such crimes. Shikongo said such incidents are common in commercial banks where […]
Police Suggest More Arrests Likely in Investment Scheme
By:Josefina Lukas THE Namibian police have hinted at the possibility of additional arrests related to an alleged international crypto currency scam that led to the arrest of over 50 Namibians last week. In a sting operation led by the police, at least 88 Namibian individuals, primarily youths, have been implicated. They are alleged to have […]
Just Go To The Office And Get A Permit To Hunt Birds, Says Shifeta
Hertha Ekandjo The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says people should understand that the reason why Namibia has many extinct birds is because of illegal bird hunting. Shifeta advised that if one wants to go bird hunting, they should approach the Ministry's offices for a permit,which he says costs around N$10. This […]
Namcor Board’s Comalie Granted Bail Of N$7 000 …Shiimi Requests IG To Consider Security Threat And Provide Support
By:Justicia Shipena In a packed courtroom, the National Petroleum of Namibia (Namcor) board chairperson Jennifer Comalie made her first court appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court, portraying a state of anxiety and limping as she walked in. Comalie appeared before Magistrate Jozanne Klazen after a long wait of confusion and details about a docket that […]
Kavango East Leadership Says Whips For Loans Evokes Labour System Of Olden Days
By:Annakleta Haikera Following a meeting over the alleged abuse of Rundu Service Station employees by their boss, a decision was taken by the Kavango East regional leadership to temporarily shut down the station, pending an investigation. The meeting was held on Monday at the Rundu Regional Council to resolve matters on the whipping of workers […]
Derailed TransNamib Train Under Investigation
By:Daniel Ndumba TransNamib says it is too early to tell the cause of the latest train derailment, which occurred in Luderitz in the /Kharas region on Monday. The spokesperson of TransNamib, Abigail Raubenheimer, when approached for comment, said that the accident occurred recently and it is therefore premature for them as an entity to really […]