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Police in the Erongo region are investigating a potential drug link around the circumstances leading to the fatal shooting of a Dutch national at Swakopmund on Monday afternoon. 

New Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune says government should prioritise employment creation, particularly for the country’s young people. 

The authorities have issued a warning against “space cookies”, which are edible treats containing cannabis or other dangerous substances.

The University of Namibia yesterday announced it was addressing concerns raised by students over restrictions imposed on their internet data usage. 

Swakopmund municipality employees have raised their displeasure over alleged unprocedural appointments, racial discrimination, and nepotism at the local authority.

The University of Namibia has announced its newly built veterinary outpatient unit will open its doors to the public early next month. 

The City of Windhoek says it has started an investigation after one of its municipal buses was involved in an accident on Monday, leaving two passengers injured. 

Opposition parliamentarian Elma Dienda has questioned the ability of police officers dealing with cases of gender-based violence, saying their investigations take too long, in the process, defeating government efforts to curb the scourge. 

Rally for Democracy and Progress leader Mike Kavekotora believes remedial measures are required to address high levels of inequality prevalent in the Namibian society before the situation reaches boiling point. 

The Namibia Hockey Union over the weekend held trials to select a training squad for this year’s Outdoor Hockey Africa Cup, which will take place in Harare, Zimbabwe.