Concerned about the alleged deterioration of the provision of health services, residents in the town yesterday staged a peaceful demonstration, demanding the re-appointment of Refanus Kooper, who previously served them as a medical doctor.
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Arandis murder suspect released
A suspect, who was arrested over the weekend for the murder of Caroline Joshlyn Gaweses, who was found dead on Saturday morning in Arandis, has been released.
Communities appeal for compensation law review
Members of the Torra conservancy have decried the compensation policy for losses incurred as a result of human/wildlife conflict, calling for an urgent review of the law.
Festive road accidents down, crime up
Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa said Namibia has achieved a historically significant reduction in crashes, injuries and fatalities.
Sardarov to construct N$40 million farm school
The Russian billionaire Rashid Sardarov, who owns the Marula Game Ranch near Dordabis, has committed to constructing a multi-million-dollar public school for children in the area.
America’s Davis calls out Nakathila…mega fight in the offing
American boxing wunderkind Keyshawn Davis has called out Namibia’s highly-rated pugilist Jeremiah ‘Lowkey’ Nakathila for a fight, with the 23-year-old Davis saying he has been baying for Nakathila’s blood for some time now.
Records broken at Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala
The fourth Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala of the season took place over the weekend at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek.
Nedbank Cycle challenge launched …over 1 000 riders expected
The 37th edition of the annual Nedbank Cycle Challenge was officially launched in the capital yesterday, with organisers promising a bigger and better event this year.
ILO in Namibia to assess Global Accelerator capacity
A high-level mission from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is in Namibia to assess the country’s readiness and capacity to participate in the United Nations (UN) Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions as a pioneering pathfinder country.
O&L cements European expansion plans
As part of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group’s recent expansion plans, which include developments for its Namibian subsidiaries, such as establishing a new Hangana Seafood factory and rebuilding Mokuti Etosha Lodge, Germany has been further selected as a suitable destination to strengthen the group’s resilience and offerings with the formation of a new European holding company, O&L Europe.






