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CON ARTIST: Petrus “The General” Ndaba at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court during his bail application. Photo: Oupa Mokoena

Fake soldier scam exposed

WINDHOEK - Poor and unemployed Namibians who served in the South African war machine have been conned out of millions of dollars by a “fake” South African General under the pretext that they qualify for pension payouts as approved by South African President, Jacob Zuma.Namibian soldiers of former...

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Run for Charity

Staff Reporter
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 13:45

Run for Charity event will take place on Saturday, 22 July, at the Moreson Special School in Kroon Street, Khomasdal.

Mwoombola suspension camouflage

SUSPENDED: Andreas Mwoombola. Photo contributed
Staff Report
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 13:15
WINDHOEK - Cabinet has suspended Health and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Andreas Mwoombola, on Tuesday over alleged misconduct pending investigations.

Corruption scandal hits CRAN

FRAUDSTER: Lazarus Paulus. Photo contributed
Neil Terblanche
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 13:15
WALVIS BAY - The well-known fact that almost any item for sale in the country has to be imported leaves the customs and excise system of Namibia wide open for exploitation.

Editorial

SME Bank Betrays Poor

Chris Jacobie
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 13:15
THE liquidation of the SME Bank is the most compelling reason for a responsive and responsible leadership to act decisively in defence of the poor and unemployed and keep their hope up in depressing economic times. 

Bank of Last Resort

Desmond P van Heerden
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 13:15
The last few months, the Bank of Namibia has been in the news almost constantly after its take-over of SME Bank, and the past few weeks especially, given that bank’s liquidation.

Taxman knocking on your door

Nghidipo Nangolo
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 13:15
Taxpayers money are used for the development of a country, for education, health and infrastructure development amongst other, and therefore paying tax is the responsibility of every able bodied citizen without exception.

Northern

Tsumeb celebrates Olympic Day

FUTURE OLYMPIANS: Learners enjoying themselves. Photo contributed
Maria David
Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 12:15
The event, which was organised by the Olympic Committee of Namibia, together with the Municipality of Tsumeb, attracted closed to 41 schools from the Oshikoto Region.

Coastal

Another arrest in Henties mayor case

UNDERHANDED: Herman Honeb. Photo contributed
Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 13:45
A SECOND person was arrested for dealing in stolen goods in a case linked to Henties Bay mayor, Herman Honeb.
Police swooped in on the mayor of Henties Bay about two weeks ago after he was implicated in a case of dealing in suspected stolen goods.

Speed

Affordable cars

THRIVING: Auto Link Namibia (inset) Joe Zhaol, the owner and Managing Director of Auto Link Namibia. Photo: Zorena Jantze
Zorena Jantze
Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 14:00
Most Namibians marvel at the thought of owning a modern car, however shy away from the prospect as the generally high prices of new car models are bound to leave their pockets empty for unending periods due to debt traps. 

Entertainment

BIG ROAR FROM VIVACIOUS LIONESS

LEADER OF THE PACK: Talented female Rap artist, Latoya Mwoombola. Photo contributed
Zorena Jantze
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 14:00

WINDHOEK – For Latoya Mwoombola, better known on stage as Lioness, Rap music transcends beyond sexism and guns… it’s an expression of consciousness, a tidal wave of verses that unifies mankind.