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OUTAPI - While measures are in place to control the spread of hepatitis E, research done by the University of Namibia (Unam) in  collaboration with UK-based Cardiff University in Omusati Region have proven preventative information has not reached everyone in the community.

OMUTHIYA - Sporadic rainfall being experienced and coupled with high temperatures and a resultant dry spell have instilled a sense of fear among northern farmers who are now clinging on to their produce,

SWAKOPMUND – Swakop Uranium employees have made startling allegations against the mine involving the covering up of almost fatal incidents involving Chinese contractors involved in drilling and blasting.

KATIMA MULILO – Street vendors in Katima Mulilo recently held a peaceful demonstration where they petitioned the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration and Katima Mulilo Town Council to act on foreign vendors.

WINDHOEK - Infectious and parasitic diseases including HIV/AIDS received the highest allocation of funds taking up 23 percent of the total health expenditure in the 2015/2016 financial year.

SWAKOPMUND – Salary delays at public enterprises have become nearly a norm as the country continues to battle adverse economic conditions.

WINDHOEK - President Hage Geingob yesterday said there was nothing untoward about ex-leaders seeking immunity from prosecution – except where crimes against humanity are suspected.

WINDHOEK - The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation yesterday confirmed that Namibia has ratified the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA).

OUTAPI – Following the detection of Guinea worms in southern Angola the World Health Organization (WHO) is in the Omusati Region to sensitise the community and detect, if any, unnoticed Guinea worm cases.

WALVIS BAY - Walvis Bay Deputy Mayor, Penelope Martin-Louw has been elected as the first chairperson of the Refela Erongo regional chapter.