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Cabinet has approved a donation of N$1.86 million to the Malawi government as humanitarian assistance to victims of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which ravaged the landlocked African country. 

The Namibian police in the Erongo region are requesting assistance from the public in solving the death of a 24-year-old man, who was treated for a head injury on 31 March in the Swakopmund State Hospital but died four days later in Windhoek.

Thirteen students last week received financial assistance to the tune of N$140 000 from the Sisa Namandje Foundation. 

Debmarine Namibia last week handed over a donation of school equipment worth N$300 000 to the Eluwa Special School. Established in 1966 by the Finnish Mission in the Engela village of the Ohangwena region, the school only catered to visually-impaired learners.

The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has urged officials responsible for recruiting police cadets to refrain from corrupt activities during the recruitment process.

The Namibian and Zambian governments have started discussions around establishing a border post at the Macenje Harbour to make the movement of people and goods easier between the two countries.

The Angolan consulate has approached the Ohangwena police to investigate the incident in which an Angolan national sustained serious head injuries after he was allegedly assaulted by Namibian police officers near the Oshikango border post.

Otjiwarongo-based outfit Life Fighters gaffer Agnus Elemu is strongly convinced that this weekend’s round of matches will mark a crucial turning point in their Debmarine Premiership campaign, as they prepare to face a tough and equally-determined Orlando Pirates. 

After going down 22-31 against South African side SWD Eagles in their opening match of the Mzanzi Challenge last weekend, the Windhoek Draught Welwitschias are determined to bounce back and coach Chrysander Botha has sent a stern warning to the Falcons. 

An academic par excellence, mentor, educator, my friend William Karamata, your shocking departure has left many of us with great memories to keep and help comfort us for the rest of our lives, as we mourn, cherish and celebrate the great moments you shared with us during your tenure as a young vibrant educator, fresh from the University of Zululand in South Africa.