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Police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga has strongly warned some pastors who this week went viral on social media urging other Namibians not to accept the state-initiated N$750 once-off grant to cushion the recipients from the economic impact of the effects stemming from the far-reaching initial 21-day lockdown period.

Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has warned there is worse still to come before the country turns the corner against the Covid-19 outbreak. Speaking yesterday at the Covid-19 communication centre in Windhoek, Shangula reiterated even though there is a public irritation at the government’s stay-at-home advice, a full lockdown was necessary to contain the spread of the virus and save lives of Namibians. 

 
WALVIS BAY – Several homeless residents of Walvis are enduring untold daily hardship, struggling to fulfill their basic needs since the lockdown to curtail the spread of the fast spreading global pandemic came into effect.

Due to the global coronavirus pandemic that has brought the world to a standstill, regional leaders from all 14 regions are proactively engaging stakeholders on possible strategies to halt and contain the further spread of the virus across the country. 

The announcement by President Hage Geingob that informal traders would be allowed to operate under strict conditions until the country emerges from the Covid-19 lockdown on 5 May has been met with appreciation. However, a small business expert has cautioned that the sector will need special assistance to operate under strict conditions. 

Minista yomakwatathano gIinima yopondje noshowo omalongelokumwe Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa koleke kutya opwa li pu na oshikumungu shokatongo moChina, shoka sha li sha tongola aakwashigwana yAfrika ashike ngashiingeyi osha tulwa po oshoka aaleli yaAfrika oya ya moonkundathana naChina e taya holola euvonayi lyawo.

Presidente Hage Geingob okwa shivifa kutya oshilongo ashishe paife otashi pate, nefiku lepato otali ka ya fiyo okomafiku 04 May 2020. Edi omupresidente okwe di shivifa Etivali loshivike eshi keumbo lepangelo. 

Government has banned, with effect from 18 April, all unnecessary transport and movement of people throughout the country until 4 May to combat the further spread of Covid-19. Last month, government imposed a 21-day partial lockdown of Rehoboth, Windhoek, Okahandja and Erongo regions. This lockdown was due to lapse on 17 April. 

Without Sunday offerings, many churches in the country are feeling the financial strain from being closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.