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Windhoek High Court judge Dinnah Usiku on Friday again had to postpone the trial of three men charged with the brutal murder of elderly farmers Gielam Botha (78) and his wife Susara Botha (80).

Seven police officers who are accused of brutally assaulting two trial-awaiting inmates at Tsumeb were apprehended last week. They are due to appear in court today, police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi said.

The Oshakati Town Council remains optimistic of finalising the relocation of 533 residents from Sky location to Onawa location, as planned.

Former City of Windhoek chief executive officer (CEO), Robert Kahimise has been ordered by the High Court to explain why his application against the city’s council and management committee should not be dismissed.

Some //Kharas residents claim police did not update the public constantly about the progress of their investigations, regarding the case of missing Spencer Mandela Nakale.

Swapo President Hage Geingob has called on the party’s elected councillors to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to deliver goods and services to the people, to inspire confidence to secure the necessary votes for the party.

The struggling national broadcaster, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) employees’ strike continues with the majority of employees still on strike, while a sizeable number returned to work late last week, restoring some radio services.

A 21-year-old learner at the Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School in the Omusati region was allegedly shot in the head on Saturday evening by the Angolan police inside Angola.

Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has said health regulation measures in place are sufficient to provide safeguards against the importation of any Covid-19 variants into the country.

The mayor of the Rehoboth Town Council has urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate some employees whom he accused of fraud.