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A crisis meeting by the Namibia University of Science and Technology council to address various allegations of impropriety ended in a cul-de-sac.

B2Gold Namibia, which over the past few months had battled worker unrest and uncertainty over the future of the Otjikoto Mine due to its limited gold resource, will commence with a phased mine closure process.

Namibia has come a long way in its efforts to provide access to quality health services for all and is currently one of the few African countries that allocate at least 15% of its budget to the health sector.

Namibian authorities cannot request for the extradition of Icelandic companies’ executives, alleged to have bribed incarcerated politicians and business people to gain access to Namibia’s fishing quotas, when investigations have not yet been finalised.

A teenage cattle herder is on the run after allegedly accidentally shooting a man at Zigizi village in Kavango West on Wednesday. 

The shelter for expectant women at the Engela State Hospital is in a dilapidated state, which could be a serious health hazard to over 100 women who are accommodated there on short terms.

The duo incarcerated for dealing in cocaine with a street market value of N$206 million have lost their chance to petition the Supreme Court over their conviction.

Since relinquishing his National Assembly seat about a fortnight ago, Rally for Democracy and Progress president Mike Kavekotora has gone into campaign mode, making the recruitment of new members his chief priority. 

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Despite numerous attempts to get clarity from the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) director Mabos Vries on Orlando Pirates’ failure to pitch up for last weekend’s match against Life Fighters, New Era Sport has now established that there is more to the saga than meets the eye.