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Former Namibian Defence Force chief Martin Shalli yesterday succumbed to pressure by issuing an apology over his comments at a Swapo rally where he had called for the slitting of Swapo defectors’ throats. 

The trial of prominent Windhoek lawyer Dirk Conradie and his long-time friend Sara Ngenohani Damases was for the umpteenth time postponed yesterday, this time to 8 March next year.

OMUTHIYA – Oshikoto police commander Commissioner Armas Shivute has urged new police recruits to uphold the law, as they protect the vulnerable in the community while dealing decisively with offenders. 

Independent candidate for the Epukiro constituency Sandie Tjaronda has vowed to make the constituency the region’s economic hub by, among others, reinforcing the agricultural sector and building capacity to add value to its raw materials.

Ngoloneya gwoshitopolwa shaShana Elia Irimari okwa kumagidha oshigwana shi hogolele ongundu yoSwapo oshoka oyo yi li mondjila.

WALVIS BAY – President Hage Geingob has galvanised Swapo supporters to reclaim the Walvis Bay Urban constituency in the upcoming regional and local authority elections, while refuting accusations that the ruling party is corrupt.  

The family of the late Shannon Wasserfall whose body was found buried in a shallow grave in the dunes at Walvis Bay a month ago said though they have forgiven the suspected murderers; they still need to understand why they had to do it.

ORANJEMUND – The Swapo Party-led government has and will always endeavour to ensure a system in Namibia where the dignity of all Namibians will be respected and that no one will be left out, said Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila during the party rally in Oranjemund on Saturday.

The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) has expressed confidence it will emerge victorious in many local authorities in scheduled regional and local authority elections, party secretary general Josef Kauandenge has said.

ORANJEMUND - Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said when people do things in coordination and harmony, the outcome will always be successful.