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Communicating to a deaf person through sign language is quite common, but what happens if the deaf cannot see?

Despite assurances by police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga and safety and security minister Albert Kawana that no one will be prosecuted for handing in unlicensed firearms and ammunition, an about-turn saw police announcing those who surrendered firearms used in the commission of a crime will indeed be arrested and prosecuted.

Omusati police arrested the third suspect early yesterday morning at Okando village in connection with an armed robbery at Pep Store, Shanty Complex in Onandjaba-Okalongo, on Tuesday around 10h00.

The prosecutor general is set to decide whether or not to prosecute a Windhoek resident accused of viciously attacking and killing his wife with a hammer last year. 

The Popular Democratic Movement has called on Cabinet not to consider introducing mandatory Covid-19 vaccination.

The High Court yesterday postponed an appeal hearing for six of 14 people convicted of defrauding the finance ministry of N$23.4 million in value-added tax (VAT) refund. 

Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has said corruption comes with great costs, impedes democratic institutions, disregards the rule of law and limits the trust of citizens in the State.

The 17th edition of the Desert Dash mountain bike race will this year commence on 10 December and end on 11 December.

Christel Janet Kotze says it’s a dream come true to lead the women’s senior and sevens rugby teams as head coach. 

Ninety-six players from as far as Stampriet, Mariental and Tsumeb recently took part in the October 2021 Chess Festival held at the Windhoek Show Grounds.