ADVOCACY GROUP CALLS FOR JUST GENOCIDE REPARATIONS

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An advocacy group has launched a movement calling for what it describes as true and just reparations for the descendants of the Ovaherero and Nama genocide.

The Genocide Reparations Advocacy Forum launched the movement at a media briefing in Windhoek on Tuesday. 

CHINA EXPANDS DUTY-FREE ACCESS FOR AFRICAN EXPORTS

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Trade ties between Africa and China are growing stronger.

Beijing recently announced a zero tariff for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations, which will expand duty-free access for African exports under this framework.

SANKWASA FLAGS SKILLS GAP IN LOCAL AUTHORITIES

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Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says most local authority councillors are not educated and are being misadvised by Chief Executive Officers who are more academically inclined.

VETERAN JOURNALIST MUINJO NAMED NBC DIRECTOR GENERAL

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A familiar voice that once guided Namibians through the nation's biggest stories is now set to lead the country's public broadcaster into a new era.

The board of the NBC has announced the appointment of veteran journalist Menesia Muinjo as its new Director General, effective 1 April.

MAGISTRATES FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR HIGH COURT JUDGE POSTS

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The Judicial Service Commission says all magistrates who applied for appointment as judges to the civil stream of the High Court did not meet the requirements during a recruitment process conducted last year.

NCS CANCELS INMATE RELOCATION PLANS

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The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has cancelled plans to relocate Fishrot corruption-accused inmates from single cells in C-Section to Echo Section at Windhoek Correctional Facility.

Appeal lodged by dismissed Roads Authority executives

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Dismissed Roads Authority executives Sidney Boois and Richard Milinga have filed an appeal against findings of guilt after an internal disciplinary process.

In a notice of appeal, the two argue that the process was flawed and that the outcome should be set aside.

Court overturns decision blocking outjo ceo appointment

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The Urban and Rural Development Ministry was dealt a blow after the Windhoek High Court set aside a ministerial decision to block the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer at the Municipality of Outjo.