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Iipanda Yamiti residents in the Omusati region will no longer have to travel vast distances to Oshikuku, Oshakati and Outapi for basic health services. 

The health ministry says although Namibia has not yet reported cases of the extremely dangerous Marburg virus, there is a need to be on high alert and vigilance, especially at the main border crossings, as well as in public and private facilities.

Two people have died in two separate accidents over the weekend in northern Namibia.

Some officers of the Namibian Police’s Water Wing have raised concerns about not getting a danger allowance, like their colleagues in other units such as the Special Reserve Force.

The family of a police shooting victim, 34-year-old Joseph Kautjingu, on 17 March delivered a petition to the governor’s office, demanding answers from the Kavango East police, who have been tight-lipped on details of the incident.

The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing and Fitness Academy yesterday launched its popular annual Independence Boxing Bonanza series, which will take place at the Windhoek Country Club on 21 April. 

The town of Otjiwarongo will this weekend play host to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) first round of matches, which will see a raft of exciting games on display at the popular Paresis courts. 

Paddling on the name of a football legend comes with a load of heavy expectations, but now-retired African Stars Football Club flying winger Edison Muheua was unfazed, so to speak. 

The Namibian Wildlife Resorts (NWR) recently handed over used copper wire to the Community Skills Development Foundation (Cosdef) with the aim to enhance arts and craft creation.