Private spies enter Namcor's internal probe
By Jeremiah Ndjoze
As the investigations into the legality of the handling of a Namcor tender for the recruitment of a dealer at its Hosea Kutako Service Station gains momentum, the parastatal has rope in the services of private investigators in order to expedite the process, Confidente has learned.
Nauta to wait longer for litigation
By Jeremiah Ndjoze
Former presidential aide, John Nauta, will have to wait a while longer for the commencement of court proceedings in his purported case of defamation of character against erstwhile permanent secretary in the presidency, Dr Ndeutala Angolo and two media houses.
Agribank CEO aware of ban on farm sales
By Stefanus Nashama
The Agricultural Bank of
Namibia (Agribank) chief executive officer, Dr. Raphael Karuaihe, has dismissed allegations that he denied receiving a directive from the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and forestry to implement a Cabinet-approved decision halting farm sales and related court proceedings.
This follows claims by disgruntled commercial farmers who recently told Confidente that Karuaihe had denied receiving such a directive.
SA investor bullies Namibians
• Fails to deliver N$10 million loan agreement
• N$113.5 million investment lost
• 120 jobs in limbo
• Not registered with BIPA
By Jeremiah Ndjoze
Botha expands to US-based athletes
By Michael Uugwanga
RENOWENED Namibian athletic coach Henk Botha, who is known for ushering-in the success of the country’s two Olympian athletes, Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi, has taken on the training and management of African athletes based in the United States.
“I am currently working with and managing athletes across Africa. I got athletes from Kenya, South Africa and Ethiopia based in the US,” said Botha.
Youth urged to take place at table
By Hilja Shikongo
The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has called on the young people to step into leadership spaces with confidence and purpose, reminding them that they belong “at the high table” in decision-making and nation-building.