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Swimmers broke 18 records at the Bank Windhoek Namibian National Long Course Championships, which took place over the weekend at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek.

In May 2022, Namibia launched its first sovereign wealth fund, known as the Welwitschia Fund – and currently, the fund remains with an initial seed capital of N$300 million.

The construction of the low-volume seal road at Impalila Island in the Zambezi region is set to be completed in July. Road Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi announced this during a site visit with works and transport minister John Mutorwa on Friday. 

The Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) has expressed their shock at the allegations of alleged Meatco sabotage while northern farmers bemoaned the reputational damage their products may have suffered.

Learning and teaching at Onesi Secondary School have been suspended due to overflowing sewage that started on Thursday last week. Close to 900 learners were sent home until the problem is rectified.

Labour minister Utoni Nujoma has condemned in the strongest terms the abuse of power which emerged at TotalEnergies Petroport Kavango service station where employees are allegedly whipped when seeking loans from their employer. 

The ministry of labour reported that between 2021/2022, a total of 4 769 labour-related complaints across all regions and from different sectors have been registered.

Namibia Local Business Association president and prominent businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba called on Namibian businesspeople to work together and cautioned them against loans.

Micheal Mukupi, who was arrested after a series of threats against his principal, has been granted bail of N$1 500 through his private lawyer.

It has emerged that one of the main challenges leading to poor academic performance and lack of school supervision in the Zambezi region is the delay in appointing teachers and principals.