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Learners have scored an unexpected long weekend as 100 000 civil servants, including teachers, will cast their votes in favour or against the looming national strike.

It is of concern to note that the Namibian Police holding cells, meant for the accused persons before their first appearance in court, are heavily congested.

George Mayumbelo, who steered the recruitment process of Windhoek CEO last year, allegedly scored Conrad Lutombi, an alleged ally of his, 100% from the 16 questions posed to candidates, a rare feat, according to human resources experts.

The Namibia Airport Company is fighting to have the High Court compel Alliance Media Namibia to pay more than N$20 million for making use of its advertising space at Hosea Kutako International Airport.

Former coalition caucus chairperson at the City of Windhoek Josef Kauandenge says the opposition parties in the council need to come up with a new strategy, as the current approach has failed.

Despite warnings by experts and begging by the government, civil servants are expected to cast their votes today and tomorrow ahead of what could amount to the biggest-ever strike since independence.

Vice chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma has called on stakeholders to put in place the necessary mechanism for strengthening food security through resource mobilisation and support for the Ogongo Unam campus in the Omusati region.

Information minister Peya Mushelenga has reaffirmed Namibia’s full commitment to the strategic plans of the African Telecommunications Union.

Government has said universal health coverage will not be possible without multi-sectoral collaboration.

A Congolese national, accused of smuggling at least 15 refugees into Namibia for a fee, was convicted on three of the charges by Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku.