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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.

WINDHOEK – Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein says government is working around the clock to bring about some positive change and mitigate the risk of a downgrade by international rating agencies.

WINDHOEK – ‘Death, destruction, dust, despair, and in dire need of rain.’

WINDHOEK – President Hage Geingob said diplomatic relations between Namibia and other nations must always be people-centred, with specific focus on the youth.

RUNDU – Cleared to remain in his position by the Swapo politburo last week, new Rundu mayor Isaak Kandingu has called for a renewed sense of unity among councillors at the river town.

WINDHOKE-Miss Totem Expo ethigathano ndyoka lya kala nokudhana onkandangala uule woomvula dha piti, nolya kala nokunana engathithi lyuukadhona uushona mboka wu li dhingi moku enda, nelalakano lyokusindana oshikoloni shika.