MURD warns public against tender scam

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The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has warned the public about a fake tender circulating on social media, falsely claiming government involvement in a large-scale construction project.

Security union demands wage compliance

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The National Security Guards Protection Union (NSGPU) calls on all security companies to comply with the minimum wage directive issued by the Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation authorities.

Inspector General urges police reform in Otjozondjupa Region

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The Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force has called on police officers to perform their duties diligently and provide quality services.

Lieutenant Joseph Shikongo made this statement during his visit to Otjiwarongo.

Deputy PM calls for prompt distribution of drought food

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The Deputy Prime Minister has urged coordinators overseeing regional drought relief warehouses to ensure food supplies are distributed without delay, rather than keeping them in storage for extended periods.

Authorities raise concerns over growing dog neglect 

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Authorities in Windhoek are raising concerns over the growing cases of dog neglect and mistreatment.

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has observed an increase in cases where dogs are not properly cared for, emphasising the need for stronger measures to protect them.

Trigon Metals lays off employees after mine closure due to flooding

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Trigon Metals, a Kombat ores company, has laid off employees as the mine closes due to flooding from an underground water pump failure.

The 533 employees of the mine are distressed, citing that the failure of the water pump happened on 16 January and that the retrenchment was thus short notice.

Liberation struggle veteran Epafras Paulus buried

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89-year-old Epafras Paulus, well known as Shilumbu Shamu Paulu, was buried at Elim Cemetery in the Omusati Region.

The veteran was among thousands that provided assistance to PLAN combatants within pre-independence Namibia.