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National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Josef Kauandenge yesterday called for the postponement November regional council and local authority elections due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Namibian students studying in South Africa and who are currently stranded at home due to travel restrictions may apply for a permit to leave the country, the home affairs ministry said.

RUNDU – Ukwangali leader Hompa Eugene Siwombe Kudumo says the traditional offices at his palace have been closed for disinfection after it was confirmed his right-hand man died of the deadly virus last week. 

Keetmanshoop residents bid farewell on Monday to a member of the community who succumbed to Covid-19. 

ONGWEDIVA - The Ohangwena Regional Council has hit back at claims that the council’s procurement process is flawed and discriminating against small and medium enterprises (SMEs). 

Opongandas tsî Gammams hâra ǁkhō!hanakha ge Covid-19 xa ra !aromahese hâ ǁkhōdi !aroma ǀAeǁgams !nâ go ǁhûiǂuihe, nēsas ge ǀKhomas ǀKharisi Mûǂamaos Laura McLeod-Katjiruasa ǂoa go wekheb Donertaxs ai ge ǂanǂan. 

ǂHatsamas 283, hîa ǁaupexa 60 kilometerga ǀGordabes !auga ǁgoe tsî ǁîs tsîna ǀAeǁgams !Garo!ā ǁhûi!nâǂharis !nâ ra ǁnās ge ǁgam-i ǀorosib ǀkha ǂnôa. 

OSHIVELO – Located centrally between Omuthiya and Tsumeb in Oshikoto region is the Oshivelo settlement, with a historical connotation as an animal disease control point.

ONGWEDIVA – Ten police officers, stationed at Eenhana in the Ohangwena region, are amongst the 12 people who tested positive for coronavirus at the northern town on Sunday. 

The country has reported three fresh fatalities due to Covid-19, including the death of a healthcare worker, deputy minister of health Esther Muinjangue announced yesterday.