Some workers struggling to repay loans are allegedly changing their working hours and reporting for duty as early as 03h00 to avoid being confronted by lenders at their workplaces. The claim was made by public servant Michael Amakali, who told a parliamentary standing committee on economics at Oshakati yesterday that he had dealt with several The post Workers clock in at 03h00 to avoid lenders appeared first on The Namibian.
City of Windhoek councillor Ivan Skrywer has been elected chairperson of the newly merged council advisory committee on formalisation of informal settlements, land delivery, affordable housing and integration of peri-urban areas. Skrywer, who represents the Landless People's Movement, will serve as chairperson until 2030. He previously chaired the committee responsible for the formalisation of informal The post Skrywer to lead merged land and housing committee appeared first on The Namibian.
Staff Writer Botswana's minister of transport and infrastructure Noah Salakae has announced his resignation from Cabinet in Parliament, saying he is stepping aside to face corruption allegations levelled against him, The Argus Online reported. Salakae, however, made it clear that his resignation is in no way an admission of guilt. He says he will now
A Man accused of murdering his former girlfriend at Aranos near the end of 2023 denied guilt on four charges in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. Stefanus Kock (40) pleaded not guilty on a charge of murder, read with the provisions of the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, two course of assault with intent to The post Hardap man denies guilt on girlfriend murder charge appeared first on The Namibian.
THE faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) led by chairperson chief Vipuira Kapuuo has released a statement addressing the ongoing leadership disputes, defamatory allegations, and the OTA's official stance on genocide negotiations, strongly rejecting recent assertions made by chief Mutjinde Katjiua and his rival faction. The statement, issued by chief Janee Mujahere on behalf The post Kapuuo rejects Katjiua faction's claims on genocide negotiations appeared first on The Namibian.
The recent visit by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources to the Kunene region comes at an important time. Kunene is increasingly described as Namibia's next mining frontier. Investors are looking north-west, communities are taking greater interest in mining, and competition for mineral areas is growing. However, is the region ready for this level The post Kunene Has the Minerals. Is the System Ready? appeared first on The Namibian.
The case against one of the men facing charges in connection with a fatal armed robbery at the Windhoek head office of the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) in January last year is "very weak", a lawyer argued in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. "The case is very weak, with respect. Very, very weak," defence lawyer The post 'Very weak' case against Namdia robbery accused, lawyer claims appeared first on The Namibian.