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Following numerous reports from people who have lost money to scammers under the pretence they are law enforcement agents, the Otjozondjupa police are cautioning the public to refrain from giving banking details over the phone. 

The sharp increase in Covid-19 deaths have put ageing and inadequate state mortuary facilities in the regions under severe
pressure. 

A pensioner blinded after battling measles more than 50 years ago has overcome her disability to become one of the finest handicraft artists. 

If the results of Canadian mining company Osino Resources’ preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Twin Hills Gold Project in the Karibib vicinity are anything to go by, it signifies one of the most significant gold discoveries in southern Africa in recent years. 

Following the demolition of about 50 shacks in the Tobias Hainyeko constituency on Wednesday, Windhoek mayor Job Amupanda has convened a special council meeting for 5 August to resolve the city’s housing challenges. 

Tributes have been flowing in from around the country for Masubia chief Kisco Maiba Liswani III, who died this week after a short illness. Social media platforms have been flooded with messages of condolences in honour of the late traditional leader. 

Covid-19 regulations fell on deaf ears as about 300 people gathered for a football tournament at Simbungu village in the Mpungu constituency yesterday.  

Residents of Henties Bay say some of the incomplete low-cost houses at Omdel Extension 7 have become a health and safety hazard, and should be demolished.

Youth minister Agnes Tjongarero said the country’s young people cannot continue to be only job seekers, but must also become creators of employment and other opportunities.

Several lawyers agreeCovid-19’s effect on Namibia’s judicial system is devastating as the delivery of fair and speedy trials continues to be hampered. For many, the wheels of justice have simply ground to a halt because of the pandemic.