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The Affirmative Repositioning movement has vowed to pursue multinational companies and individuals involved in corrupt dealings to return looted Namibian funds.

The Presidency has leapt to the defence of President Hage Geingob over comments made during a youth engagement at State House last week, where the Head of State implored young people to create jobs instead of waiting for government. 

A full investigation has been launched by police after three construction workers died in a sewage hole at the Ongos Valley development site on Tuesday. Khomas police commander Ishmael Basson confirmed the incident to New Era yesterday.

The US embassy has embarked on an estimated US$17 million worth of local investment project to construct their new embassy on five hectares of land in the Klein Windhoek area.

Teens aged 14 to 17 can get vaccinated for the novel coronavirus without parental consent, a bid by the government to encourage vaccination among the age group and ultimately reach herd immunity.

The Ovaherero Chiefs Council’s meeting set for this weekend at Aminius, Onderombapa in the Omaheke region is allegedly aimed at removing acting paramount chief Vipuira Kapuuo from the position, New Era has learned. 

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has called on all financial institutions to consider restructuring loan agreements for affected businesses because of the adverse effects of Covid-19 to allow them to recover financially. 

The trial of two American nationals accused of murdering a young Namibian man nearly 10 years ago in Windhoek will proceed next year.

The incriminating warning statement made by one of the men accused of attacking and murdering an elderly couple at their home in Swakopmund will now form part of the evidence in the ongoing trial.

Namibian swimmers yesterday maintained their rich vein of form when they scooped three more medals to further extend the country’s medal tally at the ongoing AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Maseru, Lesotho.