Following months of uncertainty and hardship endured by farmers, the government’s decision to lift restrictions has been welcomed following successful control and containment of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which was detected in the Zambezi region in May 2021.
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22 auctioned jumbos for export
The environment ministry has confirmed 37 elephants have already been captured, including 22 earmarked for export to a destination to be announced at the end of the tender process.
Conveyancer testifies in Maletzky trial
The conveyancer who handled the transfer of the disputed property that August Maletzky is accused of selling fraudulently, took to the stand yesterday before Windhoek High Court Judge Herman January.
Desperate mom turns to psychic to find missing son
The police in the //Kharas region are still scrambling to find clues around the disappearance of the five-year-old Spencer Mandela Nakale, who has now been missing for over a year.
Incest accused: State did not prove trafficking charges
A Windhoek resident who is accused of raping his biological daughter several times and forcing her to abort the foetus after impregnating her, this week lodged an application for a discharge on some of the charges he faces in the Windhoek High Court.
Ministry warns against washed-out mullets
The executive director of fisheries, Annely Haiphene, has urged coastal residents to be cautious and rather refrain from consuming fish that had washed ashore.
Don’t fight contractors – Mutorwa
Works and transport minister John Mutorwa has cautioned communities and leaders alike not to adopt hostile mannerisms towards roads contractors, saying such standoffs have the potential to delay the progress of government projects.
Discipline helps A. Shipena improve results
The principal of A. Shipena Secondary School, Moses Haufiku, says the drastically improved academic performance is because of strict discipline and cooperation from parents.
Estate agents board hosts induction training
The Namibia Estate Agents Board (NEAB) hosted an Induction Training on 04 February 2022 for candidates who passed the examination for aspiring estate agents.
Local fruit production remains crucial for product diversification
With the high demand for fruit, particularly citrus, during the peak Covid-19 infections, Namibia’s fruits inflation remained significantly elevated. This resulted in fruit inflation increasing by 14.9% in December 2021 on the back of increasing demand and low supply.