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Two Namibian females aged 29 and 33 will make their first appearance in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court today on charges of rape.

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed the timing and purpose of the ongoing Omaheke Employment Creation Conference, saying the gathering perfectly complements government’s efforts to address the unemployment crisis.

One of the main accused in the Fishrot corruption saga, James Hatuikulipi is challenging a portion of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), saying it is unconstitutional.

The Zambezi education directorate continues to host consultative meetings to improve academic results, but some principals and teachers are now threatening to not attend such engagements again, claiming they bear no fruit.

The much-anticipated Omaheke Employment Creation Conference officially got underway in Gobabis on Tuesday night with the launch of the region’s Seed Capital Fund.

Namibia’s Richelieu Eagles and Indian State Cricket Club Karnataka are level at one-all in the ongoing five-match Castle Light Series which is taking place at the United Cricket Club in Windhoek after two matches.

Fireworks are expected this weekend in the Women’s Rugby League (WRL) when the derby match between FNB Wanderers and Trustco United women’s teams kicks off at the Wanderers Rugby Fields on Saturday.

Omaheke Queens Football Team from Gobabis have endured a tough season, finding themselves at the bottom of the 14-team log standings of the Women’s Soccer League with three points after 22 matches. 

Deputy mines minister Kornelia Shilunga told the mining sector that good relations, not just with the government but also with relevant communities, is crucial for the well-being of mining companies in Namibia.