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Namibia’s population grew from 1.8 million in 2001 to 2.1 million in 2011, while it is estimated to be at 2.5 million this year. 

Three suspects who were arrested last weekend in Keetmanshoop for not adhering to the national curfew between 21h00 and 04h00, pleaded guilty in the local magistrate’s court on Monday.

The vicious cycle of violence, death and looting that erupted in South Africa on Friday continued for a fifth day yesterday, compounding already contracted regional economic performance in the face of a devastating global pandemic. 

A 49-year-old former police officer, who allegedly filmed under-aged boys and sold video footage of the minors on the “dark web”, yesterday pleaded not guilty to 40 counts of child pornography in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. 

The Divundu village will soon boast a state-of-the-art shopping mall, which is expected to transform the face of the Kavango East local authority. 

Covid-19 vaccine doses at Oshakati, Rehoboth and Windhoek have completely run out as government waits for the delivery of new stock later this week. 

Former deputy minister of health Dr Iyambo Indongo, who also served as physician to Founding President Sam Nujoma, has been remembered as a humble servant of the people.

Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua has vowed to crack the whip on corruption in the region.

The case of a taxi driver suing government for N$11.2 million for wrongful arrest and detention is back in court after failed negotiations between the parties.

Oshana governor Elia Irimari has expressed concern over the non-adherence to Covid-19 protocols by some residents, especially after consuming alcohol.