FORMER PSC CHAIR WAITS FOR SENTENCING

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The former Public Service Commission (PSC) chairperson, Salmaan Jacobs, will have to wait longer to hear his fate following the postponement of his sentencing for a corruption conviction in the Keetmanshoop Regional Court.

KEETMANSHOOP MAYOR ACCUSES STATE WITNESS

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The mayor of Keetmanshoop, Francis Swartbooi, has accused a state witness of discussing details relating to her drinking and driving case while still under oath. 

She made the assertions during the continuation of her trial in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court. 

||KHARAS COUNCIL WARNS OF FAKE JOB ADVERT

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The ||Kharas Regional Council has expressed concern over the circulation of a fake and misleading advertisement relating to positions at the regional health directorate. 

BETHANIE COURT GRANTS BAIL IN NAMDIA CASE

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The Bethanie Magistrate’s Court on Monday granted former NAMDIA employee Stephanus Charles Rhoman and senior police officer Willem Stoffel bail of N$8,000 each.

The two are accused of defeating the ends of justice and contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.

SALMAAN JACOBS TO APPEAR IN COURT ON 22 MAY

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The former Public Service Commission Chairperson, Salmaan Jacobs, will learn his fate when he returns to the Keetmanshoop Regional Court on 22 May.

SWAPO URGES ||KHARAS COUNCILLORS TO PRIORITISE SERVICE DELIVERY

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Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has called on party regional and local authority councillors in the ||Kharas Region to embrace service delivery with urgency. 

She made the call when she officiated at a workshop attended by the party's political office bearers outside Keetmanshoop. 

CLOETE BROTHERS DENIED BAIL

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Brothers George Cloete and Bino Cloete, who are facing charges for violating the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and for illicit trafficking under the Diamond Act, have been denied bail by the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court. They have been in police custody since May of last year.

ISAACKS DENIES LPM MISCONDUCT CLAIMS

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Suspended Landless People's Movement (LPM) member Joseph Isaacks has denied any misconduct leading to his suspension from the party, pending investigation.

The party suspended Isaacks last week over statements in a local daily newspaper that allegedly tarnished its image.

NAMWATER INSTALLS PREPAID METERS IN KEETMANSHOOP

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NamWater has begun installing pre-paid water meters in Keetmanshoop to curb escalating debt and improve water management. Spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata confirmed the system will come into effect once installations are complete.