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A resident of Okahandja, accused of killing a man and burying him alongside two dogs on his father’s farm in 2013, will only be tried next year. 

Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has acknowledged the decline in Covid-19 cases over the past month, saying there has been a massive drop in the number of new infections, hospitalisation and deaths in Namibia.

Swapo’s Kennedy Simasiku has been officially sworn in as the new councillor for Katima Mulilo Urban constituency following his landslide victory in last month’s by-election. 

Founding President Sam Nujoma has paid glowing tribute to the late Swapo deputy secretary general and struggle veteran Marco Hausiku.

The community of Okombahe in the Erongo region is up in arms over a proposed marble mining project in their area, saying they will fight against the activity with all power.

The School Feeding Programme has resumed in most regions, a month after schools resumed in August.

Traditional authorities have, once again, vehemently opposed the Namibian and German governments’ genocide reparations pact, as parliamentarians are getting ready to debate the issue in the August House. 

To contribute towards the national efforts of combating the Covid-19 pandemic, the University of Namibia (Unam) has donated clinical items valued at over N$2 million to the health ministry yesterday.

A 26-year-old woman, accused of assaulting two minor children in her care in the Oshikoto region, has been released from custody on warning. 

Swapo’s secretary for information and mobilisation Hilma Nicanor has said the ruling party’s financial records and audited reports are still available for members of the public who are interested in inspecting them.