The ministry of health is still considering the possible mass random testing of inhabitants of Erongo region, specifically in Walvis Bay, which so far has four positive cases of Covid-19.
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Government mulls crisis communication strategy
Information minister Peya Mushelenga said his ministry would review the government’s social media use policy in order to stem the tide of fake news and misleading information.
Pensioner ventures into rice farming
A 72-year-old pensioner, Samuel Amunyela, resident of Elombe in Onayena constituency in Oshikoto region is among the subsistence rice farmers able to sustain his large family with proceeds from rice farming that he also uses for his own consumption.
MPs mourn //Gowases
The National Assembly yesterday observed a minute of silence in the middle of its sitting, following the death of Republican Party (RP) parliamentarian Clara //Gowases.
Bukalo CEO refuses to give up office
The Bukalo village council CEO, Martin Limbo, has allegedly refused to vacate office, despite his contract having come to an end last month.
MP proposes minimum gambling age
A National Council member has proposed a minimum gambling age of 21 as part of measures to deal with the negative impacts of gambling.
Aantu ye li 44 ya ikalekelwa mOshikango
ONGWEDIVA - Omukuluntu gwoshikondo shuundjolowele moshitopolwa shaHangwena John Hango, okwa ti sigo onena omwaalu gwaantu ya ikalekelwa mehala lyokwiikalekelwa kumwe oye li 191, omanga 147 ya lalekwa ihe paife omu na ashike 44.
Education inspector, principals cross swords
Some educationalists in Okahao circuit in Omusati region are concerned that the conflict between 20 principals and the education inspector could have adverse effects on the academic environment, including affecting the morale of educators, the pace at which they work and teacher absenteeism.
Relief as villagers get proper footbridge
Residents of Omatelekelo village in Ogongo constituency who have been risking their lives each day for the lack of a proper footbridge on the Calueque-Oshakati-canal are contented after NamWater constructed a proper bridge for residents.
Tributes pour in for departed Nkandi-Shiimi
Tributes and expressions of shock poured in as soon as the news of the passing of well-known Dr Helena Nkandi-Shiimi broke yesterday morning.