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DO INTERNATIONAL COURTS SERVE AS TOOLS FOR WESTERN NATIONS?
By Josephat Inambao Stephen Gowans article on the “Law of the Rulers” in the Southern Times of May 13, 2012 was a scholarly piece of work. It was well researched and advanced the premise that, “the function of international courts controlled by Western nations is not to deter atrocities, for atrocities committed in the service…
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Don’t change Caprivi name
Dear editor, In Response to the proposal on re-naming the Caprivi Region which was reported in the Namibian Newspaper of Monday, July 30, 2012. I don’t appreciate what the SWAPO led government is really after this region. What is the problem of being called a ‘Caprivian’?? I hope that is the only issue that fumes…
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Caprivi Region’s Unam campus introduces new Courses
By Simon Liseli The University of Namibia (UNAM) campus at Katima Mulilo in the Caprivi region will be offering four bachelor’s degrees in Education in both lower and upper primary, while the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences will offer the same length degrees in Wildlife Management and Ecotourism. This revelation came about during the…
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Robbery, Murder suspects sentenced to hefty jail terms
By Staff Reporter An Ombili settlement resident, Bernard Simon, 31, who stood accused of robbing Francina Afrikaaner at gunpoint in 2008, was sentenced to an eight year imprisonment by the Windhoek Regional court on July 27. Ombili is situated in the outskirt of Katutura in Windhoek. The robbery occurred on September 22, 2008. Simon robbed…
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Katima Cyclists enjoy cycling around town
By Simon Liseli August 4, 2012 saw fifty (50) cyclists in Katima Mulilo town, the Capital of the Caprivi region cycling their bicycles around the town for their body fitness and enjoyment. This tightly sporting battle was organised by the regional sport office, Caprivi Bicycle Association (CBA) and Namungelele club. Speaking to Caprivi Vision Sport…
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PDK to hit Katima by one night-stand
By STAFF REPORTER THE Trio Kwaito winning award, PDK of the Omalaeti hitmakers, Patrick ,Deon and Kamutonyo will set Katima Mulilo alight for the first time in their ten year career of making hit after hit in Namibian music stream. In a press release issued by Omalaeti Music, The youthful trio still riding on the success…
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MAWF hosts Mini-Agricultural show at Chinchimani
By Simon Liseli at Chinchimani The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), under the Directorate of Extension and Engineering Services, recently conducted a n agricultural show at Chinchimani village situated 68 Kilometers south of the Caprivi region. The Gravel Locality Agricultural and Industrial Mini-Show, was hosted under the theme “improve standard of living through…
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ZIMBABWE: Divisions over a new constitution
HARARE, (IRIN) – After three years in the making, Zimbabwe’s proposed 150-page draft constitution was deemed unacceptable by President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party and rejected by civil society. It was endorsed by ZANU-PF’s political opponents. The adoption of the new constitution is a critical step towards holding free and fair elections after the 2009 formation…
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Caprivi High Treason Case to acquit more
By Risco Lumamezi ABOUT 111 secessionist accused suspects who have been in police detention for close to thirteen years are expected to be acquitted of the high treason charges brought against them in 1999 and 2000. The Caprivi high treason is the only longest trail in the Namibian history. In 1999, 132 men suspected to…
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Ngoma Residents Cry foul over Cross-border Killings
By Simon Liseli at Ngoma FAMILY members of the Namibians who were killed by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) over the years are seeking government intervention to investigate of their deaths. They are seeking for government to initiate talks with their Botswana counterparts in finding a solution that will see them no longer falling victims…
