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WINDHOEK – Debmarine Namibia’s 2018 revenue increased 11 percent to N$8.9 billion, driven by increased production, improved consumer demand, competitive pricing as well as the weakening of the Namibia dollar against the US dollar.

WINDHOEK - The Roads Authority (RA) held a press briefing on Friday morning to clarify issues regarding overdue payments to contractors and to provide feedback on the current status of the projects.   

OMUTHIYA - Northern Regions Electricity Distributor (Nored) on Friday handed over a cheque of N$40 000 to the Oshikoto education directorate to help schools in the region that are not performing well.

WINDHOEK - Works and Transport Deputy Director for Marine Pollution Control and Search and Rescue Pineas Auene says Namibia is ready to tackle any oil spills or pollution in its coastal waters. 

ONGWEDIVA – Trial-awaiting 36-year-old Abed Salom had an additional charge added to his multiple charges after he allegedly attempted to bribe a police officer to have him granted bail during his next court appearance.

SWAKOPMUND - Henties Bay resident Gerson Gawiseb (29), accused of viciously assaulting and robbing an elderly woman at the holiday coastal town, was denied bail.

WINDHOEK - Outjo Mayor Samuel !Oe-Amseb said the town council would continue its search for N$15 million to help establish a vocational training centre at the town, which would boost its economic value through job opportunities. 

WINDHOEK - Out of eight children registered at boarding schools in Otamanzi Constituency in Omusati Region five have dropped out of school – leaving only three at school.

WALVIS BAY - The four fishing companies that formed a consortium to try and sell their horse mackerel quota has cancelled their bidding process following a strongly-worded letter by Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Bernhard Esau last week.