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A vote of no confidence to dislodge the Windhoek municipal management committee is set for discussion tonight at an ordinary council meeting. 

Gerson Sindano was sworn in yesterday as a commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Namibia by Deputy Judge President Hosea Angula at the High Court of Namibia.

The Namibian Police Force members are leaving in droves to pursue greener pastures, go on retirement and some active members have died, while many simply want to protect their pension from retirement funds. 

Fisheries and Marine Resources minister Derek Klazen said since inland and commercial fishing as well as aquaculture all resort under one ministry, these sectors should coordinate and leverage their activities to ensure they benefit the entire nation.

Social media influencer and foreign currency trader Brownson Lukas, also known as ‘John Wick CEO’ on social media, was granted bail in the amount of N$50 000 yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court.

The trial date of Okahandja resident, Karl Friedrich Eichhoff, accused of fatally shooting a man and burying him with his dogs, is yet to be set.

The Landless People’s Movement candidate for the Swakopmund by-election Tangeni Musheka says the constituency residents deserve a regional councillor that gives them equal access to decent shelter and basic services.

A resident of Otjimbingwe in the Erongo region yesterday vehemently denied he raped and/or assaulted or threatened three girls he is accused of violating.

Sports minister Agnes Tjongarero wants to negotiate with Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Simataa ‘Freddy’ Mwiya to settle their dispute amicably. 

President Hage Geingob has expressed sadness over the passing on of renowned author Jane Katjavivi.