Okahandja Council grilled over business expo controversy
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The Okahandja Town Council is under pressure to explain a series of allegations relating to the organisation of its recently concluded business exhibition.
The Okahandja Town Council is under pressure to explain a series of allegations relating to the organisation of its recently concluded business exhibition.
Swapo Party candidate Titus Rugondo has pledged to work closely with residents of the Sesfontein Constituency if elected in the upcoming by-election scheduled for Tuesday.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) says there is a noticeable rise in interest from Namibians who opt to donate their bodies to the institution's school of medicine.
According to UNAM spokesperson Simon Namesho, the number of people signing up to donate their bodies has increased sharply since February.
Advocate Raymond Heathcote resumed questioning Jonathan Munjasa Katjimune this morning. Katjimune was called to testify as an Ovaherero cultural guru and high priest.
He informed the court that Chief Vipuira Kapuuo has previously acted as the Paramount Chief of the Ovaherero people.
In his opening statement during the court challenge in which Ovaherero chief Vipuira Kapuuo is seeking to nullify the claim of Mutjinde Katjiua as the Paramount Chief of the Ovaherero. Advocate Raymond Heathcote argued that Katjiua is attempting to assume this title through what he described as a "coup d'état."
A legal dispute is ongoing at the Windhoek High Court regarding the leadership of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority.
Vipuira Kapuuo, the Herero Chief of Ovitoto, has initiated a court challenge against Professor Mutjinde Katjiua’s claim to the position of Paramount Chief.
The City of Windhoek has proposed a 4% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2025/2026 financial year, exceeding NamPower’s approved average increase of 3.8%.
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has addressed growing concerns from residents of Oranjemund over the 16.5% customs duty charged on groceries and toiletries brought in from neighboring South Africa.
The Okahandja Business Expo is facing serious allegations that town administrators are ignoring procurement laws and creating a hostile environment for local exhibitors.
One exhibitor spoke to Nbc News, claiming that the municipality is renting tents at exorbitant prices from suppliers in the north.
Police Chiefs from Southern Africa have taken and approved 26 decisions aimed at strengthening the fight against transnational organised crime.