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Namibian athletes gave a good account of themselves at the just-ended FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, where both the country’s able-body and para-athletes finished with respective times. 

Namibia’s veteran fighter Sakaria ‘Desert Storm’ Lukas on Friday delivered a scintillating performance to secure a career redeeming win over Zimbabwe’s Issa Phiri at the Fairgrounds Holdings Centre in Gaborone.

Ngoloneya mukulu woshitukulwa shaHangwena Usko Nghaamwa okwa ti ota twikile nokuyambidida oshikondo shehongo mwa kwatelwa ovanafikola ve li moluhepo.

The Electricity Control Board’s (ECB) financial position remains sound, but the reduced electricity consumption levels over the past five years are not expected to recover instantly, given the prevailing economic downturn, which remains a concern for the ECB’s future revenue projections. 

Mines and energy ministry’s spokesperson Andreas Simon said the ministry remains fully aware of the negative impact that high fuel prices inflict on motorists; hence, the public is advised to use scarce resources more prudently during these tough economic times. 

Namibian labour conditions still have a long way to go as not all workers are enjoying good employment relations, health and safety at their workplaces, constructive social dialogue, and the decent employment they deserve. 

The Okahandja municipality has rejected a revenue-collection proposal by the community whose water has been disconnected due to unmanageable municipal bills, which have run into millions of dollars. 

Former judicial officer Walter ‘Rooies’ Mostert will remain in police custody and face trial after his application to put a stop to his continued prosecution was dismissed on Friday by the Windhoek High Court.

Former governor of the Ohangwena region Usko Nghaamwa said it makes him happy when schools have resources, such as conducive classrooms and hostels.