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Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua has appealed to residents of Okahandja who might be affected by the pending land eviction to remain calm, saying his office is working directly with the municipality in the implementation of the accelerated land delivery programme in an orderly and organised manner.

ONGWEDIVA – President Hage Geingob has eulogised the founding governor of Oshana region Sylvanus Vatuva as a trailblazer and dedicated public servant who played a key role in assisting the central government dismantle apartheid Bantustans and setting up administrative structures in Oshana.

WALVIS BAY – Despite emerging from a prolonged coronavirus-imposed lockdown, businesses in Swakopmund, Arandis and Walvis Bay still have to deal with the financial strain brought on by the pandemic. 

OKAWAMBI – Pensioner Gabriel Sheetekela from Okawambi village in Oshikoto region says life has been very difficult since his wife passed on earlier this year. 

Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it will go ahead with next week’s supplementary registration of voters amid Covid-19 state of emergency restrictions that discourage gatherings of more than ten persons.

The Covid-19 death toll in the country increased to 81 after six new deaths were reported.

NKURENKURU - Kavango West regional governor Sirkka Ausiku says the health ministry must not delay the construction of an isolation facility in the region to help fight Covid-19.

Former Investec Namibia managing director James Hatuikulipi and his alleged accomplices in a bribery case are expected to return to court today. 

Government has received the first batch of the antiviral drug, remdesivir, which has been globally touted as making a difference in the management of severe Covid-19 cases. 

The executive director of the ministry of education Sanet Steenkamp said they have done thorough research before advising President Hage Geingob to consider reopening schools for face-to-face learning from 7 September, including in Windhoek, which is now considered the epicentre of the coronavirus.