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Despite warnings by experts and begging by the government, civil servants are expected to cast their votes today and tomorrow ahead of what could amount to the biggest-ever strike since independence.

Vice chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma has called on stakeholders to put in place the necessary mechanism for strengthening food security through resource mobilisation and support for the Ogongo Unam campus in the Omusati region.

Information minister Peya Mushelenga has reaffirmed Namibia’s full commitment to the strategic plans of the African Telecommunications Union.

Government has said universal health coverage will not be possible without multi-sectoral collaboration.

A Congolese national, accused of smuggling at least 15 refugees into Namibia for a fee, was convicted on three of the charges by Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku.

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said entrepreneurship is the only way to bring about sustainable development in Africa, including Namibia. 

After an impressive run at the recent Cosafa Cup in South Africa, promising Namibian striker Buthuel Muzeu has secured a deal with South African First Division side Black Leopards.

Chairperson of the Junior Tennis Committee of the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) Santie van der Walt has expressed satisfaction with the number of players who have registered so far for the sixth junior tennis tournament this weekend.

Organisers of the Windhoek Wrestling Club tournament, held over the weekend, have lauded the amount of talent that was on display. 

The trade and industrialisation ministry recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Namibia Standards Institution (NSI).