SWAPO stalwart Erkki Nghimtina was laid to rest this morning at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine in the Ohangwena Region. The former minister passed away at his home in Edundja Village on February 8th at the age of 78.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stated that the government is dedicated to ensuring that those responsible for the shooting and throwing of acid at Justine Shiweda will be brought to justice.
The colleagues of the late Ondangwa Court control prosecutor Justine Shiweda say picking up the pieces following her demise remains an uphill battle.
Tributes continue to pour in for the late Swapo Party liberation stalwart Erkki Nghimtina as many reminisce on his life pre- and post-independence.
Nghimtina died on Sunday, aged 77.
Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa delivered an emotional tribute to the family of the late Ondangwa-based prosecutor, Justine Shiweda.
She described Shiweda as an outstanding and committed prosecutor who was simply doing her job. Imalwa added that her death will not be in vain.
The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Esperance Luvindao, was more displeased than happy when she recently inaugurated a multi-million dollar office building for the Oshakati Hospital management team.
In her view, there is more need to build health facilities than offices.
A delegation from northern Namibia, comprising four governors who share common borders with Angola, has concluded a week-long visit to the neighbouring country.
Ondangwa Town Council has dismissed as false a report in a local newspaper that it had donated a piece of land valued at N$300,000 to its former mayor, Paavo Amwele.
Kunene Police Commander Eric Clay has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads during this festive season.
The region recorded 3 fatalities, 6 serious injuries and 6 crashes at the start of this festive season.
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has issued a precautionary alert following forecasts of above-normal rainfall across the country, with the potential for flash floods.
