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The Popular Democratic Movement has come out swinging against a recent newspaper report, which seemingly questioned parliament’s effectiveness, including the role of lawmakers, particularly in the National Assembly. 

Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has appealed to all stakeholders to work together to ensure the country’s electoral body achieves the objectives contained in its new strategic plan.

The police are investigating four cases of rape in which four adults, including a male victim and a minor, were allegedly sexually violated. 

Unam Rugby Club continued their great run in the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) premier league with emphatic win over Grootfontein, while log leaders Kudus tasted their first defeat of the season on Saturday.

Governor of Oshana region Elia Irimari said the region is ready to host The Namibian Newspaper Cup between 26 and 29 August this year.

The national women’s cricket team, affectionately known as the Capricorn Eagles, was officially sent off on Friday to compete in a series of matches in Europe. 

To make the bi-annual Kasi Vibe Festival better and more inclusive, the team has decided to include younger business-oriented entrepreneurs.

Sakaria Shiwayu is a full-time musician, who is fully focused on polishing his art every day of his life.

A non-profit organisation based in Ulm, called Germany Support Ulm e.V, has donated medical equipment worth more than N$ 1.8 million to the health ministry. 

The Namibia Power Corporation on Friday inaugurated its fully-owned and operated renewable energy plant, the Omburu 20MW PV power station. The project is one of four renewable energy-generation projects aimed at increasing local generation capacity and ensuring security of supply.