National

OMUTHIYA – Joy turned into heartbreak after a self-employed Tsumeb resident discovered his girlfriend faked her pregnancy and the premature death of the supposedly born twins.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday said government is appreciating efforts undertaken by the Chinese in dealing with the alleged coronavirus-related discrimination against African nationals in that country. 

Outgoing Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa said he is bowing out with his head held high, saying he hopes the new broom will sweep clean. The 76-year-old Nghaamwa last week ended a 15-year reign as governor of the Ohangwena region and was replaced by Eenhana Town Council CEO Walde Ndevashiya. 

RUNDU – In Rundu, buying alcohol in light of the state sanctioned prohibition to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is like buying illegal drugs and trust and honesty is at play.

OMUTHIYA – Some towns usually provide decent and relief shelter to impoverished people and homeless members of their communities. Unfortunately, this is not the case in Grootfontein at this time of the Covid-19 global pandemic, as some marginalised still languish in the streets.

Two Chinese nationals have been left to fend for themselves in the Goreangab informal settlement. 

Members of the community have come together to assist those in need with basic necessities during the national lockdown necessitated by the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has congratulated former youth leader Neville Andre on his appointment as governor of Erongo. Andre was named the new governor in the place of Cleophas Mutjavikua whose term ended.

The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) and the Presidency reacted to a daily news article headlined “Geingob’s Long Knives Reach Regions: Goodbye”, labelling it as a “customary anti-Geingob agenda article headline”.

Although union experts agree the negative impact Covid-19 has on the economy, they warned that there should be a balance between the health of Namibians, workers protection and the country’s economic recovery.