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Local football enthusiasts and pundits have expressed mixed feelings over the potential introduction of the blue card, with some raising concerns about its impact on the beautiful game.

Khomas Nampol and Southern Stream First Division Vice Chairperson Christofine Neumbo is excited about her recent appointment as the first Namibian Women’s Caf-accredited Safety and Security officer.

A Henties Bay woman has pleaded in the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court that a man accused of attempted rape should not be released on bail.

President Nangolo Mbumba has called on all Namibians to rededicate themselves to work hard and broaden the scope of inclusive economic development, where no one is left out.

In a move that has stirred waves of gratitude and relief among Windhoek’s elderly ratepayers, the Windhoek City Council last week announced the complete write-off of all municipal debt and accrued interest for pensioners aged 60 and above. 

The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has thrown its weight behind the government’s exclusive land tax exemptions which has seen only white men paying land taxes while previously disadvantaged Namibians pay nothing.

Swapo party members, supporters and sympathisers on Sunday evening gathered at its headquarters in Windhoek for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the party president and head of State, the late Hage Geingob.

The Namibia National Strategic Food Reserves (NSFR) in various localities have run out of maize grains, with silos at Omuthiya and Okongo empty.

Two local authority councillors of the Otjiwarongo municipality resigned from their positions last week.

Some residents in the Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions were left in dire need after heavy rainstorms ripped through their areas and destroyed their homes on Saturday evening.