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Allexer Namundjembo The leader of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, accused the government of avoiding accountability in the Namdia diamond heist that took place on 18 January by hiding behind the fact that the matter is “sub judice”. During the parliament session on Tuesday, Venaani demanded answers from Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on the matter. “Government must come forward and tell us what is happening with the case. The government must tell us how far along the case is because they cannot be hiding behind “sub judice" when the resources of our country are being stolen in broad…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Tsumeb Municipality announced the donation of 21 residential plots to selected individuals in the town through private transactions. This was revealed in a public notice issued under the Local Authorities Act. According to the notice placed in newspapers, the plots, each measuring 300 square meters, are located in Extension 8 and Extension 10 of Tsumeb. The properties are zoned for residential use and remain unimproved. The town’s mayor, Mathew Hangula, explained that the recipients of the houses are members of the Build Together Programme who had houses built at the old municipal dump site.  “It seems that…

Niël Terblanché Walvis Bay residents are growing increasingly frustrated as waste piles up in the streets due to the near-collapse of the municipality’s refuse removal services. With only one operational refuse truck and four aging vehicles frequently out of service, the town's waste management division is struggling to cope, prompting calls for urgent intervention. Kaleinasho Maxuilili wrote a letter this week to the municipality expressing her concern about the environmental and sanitary conditions at the town.  “It is disheartening to see the increasing litter and sewage issues, which not only tarnish our town's beauty but also pose serious health risks.…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibian Police have reported no new information regarding the disappearance of Joliane Kabwe (17), a Grade 11 learner from St. George’s Diocesan School in Windhoek, who has been missing since Monday. Deputy Commissioner Chrispin Mubebo on Wednesday confirmed that a missing person file has been opened and that patrols are ongoing. “The search is ongoing; however, we have no clues yet. We are doing patrols, but there are no concrete leads as to where she might have gone,’ said Mubebo. Mubebo has urged members of the public to be vigilant and report any sightings or information that…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta announced that starting 1 April 2025, the government will compensate farmers N$8 000 for cattle lost due to wildlife conflicts.  Shifeta made the announcement on Wednesday in the National Assembly while introducing the “Human Wildlife Conflict Self Reliance Scheme (HWC).”  The scheme aims to directly offset losses suffered by farmers due to wildlife damage to livestock and crops. Shifeta explained that although the compensation was previously increased from N$ 3000 to N$ 5000, it will now rise to N$8 000.  This adjustment aims to promote fair benefit distribution and ensure…