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A 67-year-old man, who was initially refused bail in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court, succeeded in having that decision overturned in the Windhoek High Court on appeal. 

While violations of the Covid-19 regulations in both Omusati and Ohangwena are minimal, the selling of alcohol during prohibited hours is still eminent in some parts, particularly in the villages, where communities continue to sell the traditional brew known as tombo unabatedly. 

Windhoek Rural councillor Piet Adams says he is concerned about the safety of farmworkers who were recently evicted from farm Tsatsaxas near Dordabis, saying the timing of the evictions is a big problem.  

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to hold public interviews for the shortlisted candidates to fill the position of Ombudsman. 

Government’s rollout of the 250 000 Sinopharm doses got off to a smooth start yesterday morning as people streamed to the various vaccine centres to get inoculated against the virulent Covid-19. 

The bribery trial of former Investec Namibia (now Ninety-One) managing director James Hatuikulipi and co-accused Sakaria Kuutondokwa Kokule is on hold.

A former Brave Warriors chiropractor, who was later charged with murder as well as poaching, has died in custody. 

The reputable Walvis Bay business, Magic Discounters, was brought to its knees yesterday as a fire ravaged through the shop that has been the lifeline of many families and business at the coast. 

Despite the economic fallout caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development said it has achieved its goal of delivering 200 residential
units.

The newly appointed CEO of Otavi Town Council, Sakaria Wodibo Haulofu, said he brings new dimensions to revive the town, as well as enforce cohesion within the workforce.