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Windhoek High Court Judge Herman January on Friday dismissed an appeal against the ruling of magistrate Linus Samunzala to release self-styled prophet Jackson Babi on bail pending his trial. 

The education fraternity has remembered late higher education deputy minister Veno Kauaria as a “real educationalist”, who served the interests of all Namibians. 

The education ministry says significant progress has been made towards the implementation of the Covid-19 plan for the construction and renovation of ablution facilities, hostel accommodation and water provision. 

Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has warned healthcare workers who ignore scientific evidence and spread anti-vaccination messages to patients and the public will face prosecution.

At least six opposition parties are expected to file an urgent application tomorrow, seeking an interdict against the alleged irregular procedure which paved the way for the reappointment of Paulus Noa and Erna van der Merwe as director general and deputy director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission, respectively. 

Former Supreme Court Judge Pio Teek has lost a N$23 million lawsuit he had instituted against government. 

Khomas governor Laura Mcleod-Katjirua has discouraged Windhoek residents from illegally occupying land, saying such acts will jeopardise service delivery efforts.

Deputy police chief Joseph Shikongo yesterday said Chinese nationals in Namibia will not be provided special protection, saying a letter circulating on social media, which is authored by police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga, has been misinterpreted. 

Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has advised the region’s local authorities to stop selling unserviced land to developers for housing. 

Namibian rower Maike Diekmann yesterday again delivered another outstanding performance in the women’s single sculls C/D semifinals at the Sea Forest Waterway in Tokyo, finishing third to secure her place in the C final set for today.