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08 Apr

Hotel De Duine, Swakopmund Abattoir breached labour laws

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Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has directed the management of Hotel De Duine in Henties Bay and the Swakopmund Abattoir to implement immediate corrective measures after investigations confirmed breaches of labour laws at both establishments. Following complaints that surfaced on social media, the ministry dispatched labour inspectors to assess the situation at these undertakings. At Hotel De Duine, investigators focused on a letter circulated internally, which stated: “All gratuities will remain the property of the hotel for distribution among personnel as per its own judgment or to cover costs. A portion of total gratuity received by…

08 Apr

Bucks Buccaneers appoints Kanalelo as head coach after sudden shake-up

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe In an unusual series of events, Bucks Buccaneers Football Club has made swift changes to its technical team within just three days. In a statement issued on 5 April, the club announced that Head Coach Nicholas Woody Jacobs and Striker Coach Geoffrey Roman had been relieved of their duties with immediate effect. Following their departure, the club said Bertus Bock would step in as interim head coach, assisted by former national team player Rudi Louw. However, just three days later, on 8 April 2025, the club issued a follow-up statement announcing the appointment of Ronny Kanalelo as the…

07 Apr

Namib Mills and Namib Poultry accused of stifling competition

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Ester Mbathera The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) is taking legal action against Namib Mills and Namib Poultry Industries (NPI) over alleged anti-competitive behaviour. The commission accuses the two companies of refusing to sell specific poultry products, known as tertiary range products, to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These products include soup packs, giblets, necks, hearts, gizzards, heads and feet, liver tubs, and breastbones. “It is alleged that these products are in high demand in the informal sector, where the majority of MSMEs conduct their business. In doing so, the refusal to sell to new and existing MSMEs could be…

07 Apr

Pride of lions terrorising villagers

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Allexer Namundjembo A pride of nine lions has been roaming freely in villages in the Judea Lyamboloma Constituency in the Zambezi region in the past days. According to the constituency councillor Divai Humphrey, the situation has caused fear in the community and frustration over what the locals say is a lack of action from the authorities. “A pride of nine lions is believed to be on the loose, terrorising communities and preying on livestock. In the morning when I spoke to one of the villagers, seven livestock had been killed by the said lions, but I believe the number has…

07 Apr

Zambezi police officer arrested for aiding inmates to escape

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Allexer Namundjembo A police officer stationed at the Goma Police Station in the Zambezi region was arrested on Saturday for opening a holding cell, which led to the escape of five trial awaiting prisoners. The Zambezi Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, confirmed the incident, revealing that two Namibians and three Zambians were among the escapees. Shilelo said the officer acted alone and failed to inform fellow officers before opening the holding cell. “The inmates did not use force to escape. They simply fled after the cell was opened,” he said. By Monday, four of the five escapees were re-arrested.…

07 Apr

||Kharas Names Provisional Newspaper Cup Squad driven by talent

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Ester Mbathera The ||Kharas Region will be heading to the 23rd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup in Outjo this year with a squad that reflects the spread of football talent across the region. The 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup will take place in Outjo from 18 to 21 April. The 20-man provisional team includes players from towns and villages such as Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop, Rosh Pinah, Bethanie, Oranjemund, Tses, Karasburg, Aroab, and Koës. Coach Kallen Essau said the selection was based on performance and not geography. “We did not select players just to include all the towns. We selected…

07 Apr

SADC finalises tool to boost fight against child marriage

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Moses Magadza A technical working group formed by the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), in partnership with regional and international stakeholders, has finalised a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework aimed at tracking progress in the fight against child marriage across Southern Africa. The group met for a week in Windhoek to complete the framework and begin developing a digital dashboard that will monitor how Member States implement the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage. The workshop brought together 28 experts from across the region, including M&E specialists from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, and…

07 Apr

Duneside High faces backlash for holding organ donation lecture

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Duneside Private High School in Walvis Bay is under scrutiny after learners attended a lecture on organ donation awareness without parental consent. The matter has sparked concerns from parents and community leaders over the handling of sensitive topics involving minors. The incident involved a lecture by international organ donation advocate Anil Srivatsa, hosted by the Walvis Bay Rotary Club at the Protea Indongo Hotel. However, parents were not informed beforehand, and no consent was sought for the students to attend. “I was shocked when I found out about the event through social media. It was disappointing to learn…

07 Apr

Auas Primary School principal accused of undermining Khoekhoegowab

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Education is investigating allegations that Auas Primary School principal Toini Nauyoma is sidelining the Khoekhoegowab language and undermining the cultural identity of the Damara/Nama community. The probe follows complaints from parents and community members who say the school, located in a predominantly Damara people residential area, Windhoek, is shifting away from its cultural roots by reducing the presence of Khoekhoegowab and promoting other languages, particularly Oshikwanyama. “The situation is currently under investigation, and the ministry will provide more details once a formal report on the investigation has been issued,” said ministry spokesperson Sam Shino. Auas…

07 Apr

Luvindao calls for action on maternal deaths

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Niël Terblanché At the World Health Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo on Monday, the minister of health and social services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, addressed the pressing issue of maternal mortality in Namibia. She described many causes of maternal deaths as preventable tragedies that require urgent action. “Improved antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, exclusive breastfeeding, and better nutrition could further reduce these fatalities,” Luvindao said while stressing the necessity of people taking more time to care for and help each other. She also expressed concern that only 49% of mothers in Namibia practise exclusive breastfeeding, a factor contributing to child stunting.…