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The outgoing ombudsman of Namibia, John Walters, has expressed deep regret that he will leave the office with unfinished business. 

The much-awaited forensic report on the alleged irregularities linked to the Massive Urban Land Servicing project at Walvis Bay was not prepared with public consumption in mind.

Two men who were on trial on allegations of attempting to divert N$1.1 million from Air Namibia in 2017 were acquitted of all charges last week in the Windhoek Regional Court. 

Despite being subjected to freezing temperatures, veld fires and a locust outbreak, commercial and communal farmers in the south are still keeping their heads above water. 

Despite global travel restrictions, the tourism and hospitality sectors continue to show great resilience, line minister Pohamba Shifeta has said. 

A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping his 12-year-old niece.

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Over a year since a devastating fire wreaked havoc at Walvis Bay, displacing hundreds of residents, the erstwhile victims finally have a place that they can call home. 

Tsumeb mayor Mathews Hangula says prospective candidates who were interviewed for the chief executive officer position all failed to meet the requirements, forcing the municipality to re-advertise the position. 

Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku has condemned “harmful healing” activities which led to the deaths of three people at Mutengo village.