Over N$12.3b in public funds unaccounted for since 2015

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Since 2015, alleged corruption, theft and financial mismanagement in the public sector have left more than N$12.3 billion of public resources unaccounted for.

Some matters, including cases that involve state-linked institutions and state enterprises, remain under investigation or are before the courts.

Minister urges stronger supervision in school hostels after abuse report

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The Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Minister says there is a need to strengthen supervision in school hostels and premises to ensure learners' safety.

Dr. Sanet Steenkamp's call follows a recent report of a teacher accused of sexually molesting boys at Grootfontein Primary School.

7th National Council holds special session on committee appointments

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The 7th National Council held a special session today to appoint members to the Rules, Orders, and Business Committee.

The committee is expected to appoint other committees during this session. The special session will also appoint members to the Committee of Privileges.

Young woman with disability appeals to return to school

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Martha Juniasa, a 24-year-old young woman living with a disability from Omulamba village in the Eengodi Constituency, is appealing to the government and education authorities to allow her to return to school and continue her studies.

MICT's Nakale warns of rising cybercrime, urges vigilance

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Ministry of Information and Communication Technology's (MICT) Executive Director Linda Nakale says cybercrime continues to rise in the country, urging people to be vigilant.

Nakale made the remarks during a one-day regional consultation workshop on the Cybercrime Bill at Oshakati.