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The Hardap police commander says the region is disturbed by high drug abuse as drug dealers have gone to the extent of recruiting police officers to act as their agents and to tip them off when operations are planned. 

A N$15.2 million tax refund scam uncovered by the Namibia Revenue Agency and revealed at the end of March this year, has now more than doubled to N$36 million. 

Tertiary education in Namibia has received a significant boost in the form of a futuristic university that will be constructed in Swakopmund to the tune of N$1.6 billion by the Welwitchia Health Training Centre.

A local economist has warned that Namibians can expect even more fuel price increases and associated inflationary pressure for the foreseeable future.

The Google Equiano subsea internet cable that is expected to increase internet speed by over 2.5 times its current speed and increase internet penetration over the next three years was finally brought ashore on Friday morning in Swakopmund.

One independent candidate and seven political parties will be battling it out in the Swakopmund constituency by-election slated for 12 August 2022.

The Khomas Regional Council is planning to construct 101 pit latrines in Kransneus, Ueros and Khanubeb.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality says it recommended various measures aimed at easing the financial burden of ratepayers when preparing the proposed budget for the 2022/2023 financial year. 

Several lawmakers have criticised the agriculture ministry for its “heartless” decision to extend the veterinary cordon fence 40 kilometres eastwards, leaving inhabitants of Mu’ciku without any market for their livestock and to technically “fend for themselves”.