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HIV prevalence remains high in the Zambezi region, with over 20% of its population aged between 15 to 49 being positive. 

A woman accused of killing her newborn, cutting open her stomach and removing the bowels, is yet to undergo psychiatric evaluation.

The Namibia Qualifications Authority has confirmed the recruitment process of the new council board members is nearing completion. 

The Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu has called on the region’s residents to preserve forests, as they play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change. 

The Katima Mulilo town council, with assistance from the Road Fund Administration, purchased roads maintenance equipment to the value of N$1.8 million.

Former Windhoek mayor Fransina Kahungu, who is standing as a candidate for the Swapo Party Women’s Council secretary position, said her political exposure and professional experience put her in good stead to be considered for the role. 

Popular Democratic Movement’s Kazeongere Tjeundo has tabled a motion for parliament to discuss and seek redress to the high levels of multidimensional poverty recorded in the five regions.

Independent Patriots for Change member and teacher Abednego ‘Bishop’ Hishoono has taken an indefinite break from social media after he was successfully sued by First Lady Monica Geingos. 

Advisors of the Benguela Current Commission’s Marine Spatial Management and Governance Project are questioning how Namibian Marine Phosphate got hold of a map that was supposed to only be in the hands of senior government officials.

The Namibian College of Open Learning recently awarded 41 students with scholarships to improve their grades, including 10 inmates from the Windhoek Correctional Facility.