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The devastating impact of Covid-19 has turned lives upside down in every conceivable sector and industrialisation and trade was no exception.

In an article, published on Friday, 18 December 2020 in The Namibian, Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari, press secretary in the Presidency, asked Namibians to “continue with the heritage of unity and tolerance”. 

In the seventies and eighties, a good number of political activists in both Namibia and South Africa – especially the then youth – were attracted by the ideals of socialism. 

The Swakopmund-based Ovahimba living museum Cultural Village members have cried foul over the Swakopmund municipality’s decision to evict them from the Martin Luther Historical Site where they operated.

Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku yesterday ruled a warning statement obtained from a Karibib man, accused of stabbing his former girlfriend to death with a spear, inadmissible. 

Safety and security minister Frans Kapofi has expressed dismay at bar owners and motorists for violating Covid-19 regulations. 

First Lady Monica Geingos has challenged Namibians to reject gendered insults aimed at restricting women to certain societal norms and expectations.

Meat vendors at Opuwo are finding it very hard to survive given the unrelenting drought, which has crippled their business, as many of the livestock are too lean to sell.

The Kunene region has seen a relatively sharp decline in crime activity over the years, but the situation is seemingly changing following the inclusion of Outjo district – which, for years, was served by the Otjozondjupa police. 

Health ministry executive director Ben Nangombe has clarified only two clinics that are directly supplied with electricity by NamPower were affected by the power utility’s debt collection plan.