Government intends to roll out a mass production of facemasks, as Namibians return to work this morning following the lapsing of the stage 1 lockdown period.
Union calls for school year to be scrapped
While education authorities are desperately trying to rescue the current academic year, the Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN), has advised that the 2020 school year be called off due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rukoro, Tjihuiko cross swords over Muinjangue appointment
The appointment of National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) president Utjiua Muinjangue to the position of deputy minister of health has unleashed a storm of accusations and counter-accusations between the Ovaherero paramount chief Vekuii Rukoro and some of his trusted lieutenants.
18 contacts of Namibian trucker traced
The ministry of health yesterday said it has traced at least 18 people who had contacts with a Namibian truck driver who initially tested positive and later negative in Zambia at the weekend.
Chief to appear over assault of transgender woman
A former presidential candidate and traditional leader Frans Migub /Goagoseb will appear in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court today following his arrest last week for allegedly assaulting a transgender woman.
Geingob praises local media amid Covid-19 fight
President Hage Geingob has praised Namibian journalists for their hard work and patriotism in the continued fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Unity vital to confront challenges facing Namibia
The same unity and determination that inspired Namibians to fight against colonialism and apartheid would be critical in overcoming the challenges facing the nation, President Hage Geingob said yesterday. In his Cassinga Day message, the head of state said the struggle for independence was indeed long and bitter.
Hambukushu festival postponed
RUNDU - The annual Hambukushu cultural festival, which is usually held during the first week of May at Mukwe tribal office, has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kabbe villagers cut off by floods
Kabbe South constituency councillor John Likando says due to the heavy floods in the area, many residents have been cut off and are unable to reach town for basic essential services and goods due to the rising Zambezi River, which currently stands over seven metres.
Fishrot accused suffer another setback
An attempt by former Cabinet ministers Bernhardt Esau, Sacky Shanghala and four others implicated in the Fishrot scandal to get their warrants of arrest declared unlawful and subsequently be released from police custody was dismissed by the High Court last week.