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Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has called for a multi-sectoral approach in the fight against Tuberculosis. 

Before I answer this question, I should first mention that a big tummy was a sign of good living in yesteryears and it influenced children’s selection of their favourite uncles.

Kunene Regional Council has raised over N$500 000 for the regional development fund during the gala dinner, held last Saturday in Outjo. The aim of the fund is to financially assist needy students admitted to institutions of higher learning.

Kavango East Farmers Union chair Adolf Muremi has said with the second trial slaughter completed, the expectation from the farming community is that the abattoir will serve their market demands and hopes it will not take long for Meatco to start operating at the optimum level.

Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has expressed concern over the rate of road accidents recorded in the region for the past three years.  

The statue, towered over Independence Avenue in central Windhoek, celebrating the “founder” of Windhoek, German colonial military officer Curt von François, toppled yesterday, an act welcomed by cheers and ululation.

Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has said he would feel betrayed if his erstwhile technical advisor Ralph Muyamba or any other official used information entrusted to him in confidence for self-enrichment.

Academic Mutjinde Katjiua has provoked a scathing rebuke from government after a video clip, making rounds on social media of the Ovaherero paramount chief claimant, came to light in recent days.

Swapo leader President Hage Geingob says he is prepared to work with and guide whoever emerges victorious at this weekend’s congress. 

An attempt for bail by one of the accused in the murder of renowned stock theft investigator Wilfred ‘Major’ Kazeurua dismally ended before it could begin after the High Court struck the matter from the roll yesterday.