The Namibian Police have arrested a 23-year-old woman in the kidnapping case of a three-month-old baby in Tsumeb. Albertina Jason, also known as Tina, is from Onakasino village Amillema, Oshikoto Region, is due to appear before the Tsumeb Magistrates' Court on a charge of kidnapping.
Financial institutions have been urged to offer products and solutions catering to the needs of all Namibians as well as invest in environmental protection. President Hage Geingob says the banking sector plays an important role in the modern economy through financial intermediation and funding to key sectors.
The Minister of Industrialisation, Trade, and SME Development, Lucia IIpumbu, inaugurated a multi-million dollar project to cultivate and harvest seaweed near Luderitz. She expressed confidence that the investment would improve people's well-being, and social equality and reduce environmental risks.
MP's in the National Council have called on the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to avail close to N$ 300 million in its current budget to start gradual removal of the northern red line. The call was made whilst debating the Ministry's budget allocation, amounting to more than N$1,2 billion.
Member of the National Council, Bethuel Tjaveondja, complained about the rising incidences of unfair labour practices in the country and called on the Labour ministry to swiftly address the situation.
