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Following months of uncertainty after an outbreak of contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, commonly known as lung sickness, local farmers can now move their livestock in and around the Northern Communal Areas.

The Chinese-owned construction company, New Era investments, has been appointed by the government to complete 319 houses that were part of an ongoing legal battle between them and Ferusa Capital.

President Hage Geingob, in his capacity as the outgoing chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has congratulated Sam Matekane on his election as Lesotho’s prime minister following the successful formation of a coalition government after the peaceful general assembly elections.

The appointment letter of Conrad Lutombi as Windhoek CEO is currently on urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni’s desk, awaiting his rubberstamp. 

Namibia’s tourism sector and its business model, which heavily relies on attracting foreign visitors, has started to show signs of recovery post-Covid-19. 

The town of Nkurenkuru has so far managed to service 214 erven, and they are currently up for grabs. 

An effort to resolve the ongoing board tussle between the northern-based private hospital, Ongwediva Medipark and its founding member and former managing director Dr Tshali Iithete, proved futile as negotiations failed.

Learners at Ekoka Combined School say they are tired of seeing strange creatures in their hostel.

An employee of Standard Bank, who allegedly embezzled about N$1.7 million belonging to the bank during the period 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2022, was denied bail on Tuesday at Rundu. 

 Former Welwitschias fullback Chrysander Botha yesterday said the upcoming Dr Hage Geingob Cup tie between Namibia and the Griquas is crucial for players to cement their places in the national team.