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After just a few months of installing close circuit television network (CCTV) cameras all over town, Mariental has received some positive results in crime fighting.

Windhoek High Court acting Judge Alfred Siboleka on Friday dismissed an application by two men on trial for the murder of renowned stock theft investigator Wilfred ‘Major’ Kazeurua in Gobabis during 2012, which sought them to appeal his refusal to step down from their case in the Supreme Court.

The Namibian College of Opening Learning (Namcol) continues to grow in leaps and bounds, and will from next year onwards offer honours and master’s programmes.

Forced by the many public health emergencies facing the world, the health ministry and its development partners continue to train frontline workers to equip them with the knowledge to respond to epidemics promptly.

The stage has been set for intense intra-party campaigning for the coveted Swapo vice presidency following an eventful weekend, which saw four Cabinet members passing the litmus test.

The Namibian Police in the Otjozondjupa region are investigating a case of concealment of birth after an unknown suspect on Friday dumped a foetus in the bushes near the west entrance of the town close to the ‘Welcome to Grootfontein’ board. 

A 68-year-old woman is in anguish, claiming that her brother allegedly deceived her to sell two separate stretches of land in Ongwediva without her authorisation and without her having received any compensation. 

Yesterday, mourners lined the streets in areas of the United Kingdom to catch a final glimpse of the longest-serving monarch that country has ever seen. 

President Hage Geingob has expressed the need to enhance and consolidate the implementation of existing agreements between Namibia and Botswana.

The newly-elected chairperson of the Council of Traditional Authorities, chief Immanuel Nu-axa /Gaseb, said he will prioritise his time to resolve disputes involving traditional leaders.