Children want to see sexual offenders being arrested and given long jail time like the sentences given to those stealing cattle.
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Ongwediva provides land for student accommodation
Student accommodation has become vital in Ongwediva because the town has most of the higher learning institutions in the region.
Unrelenting illicit fuel sales irk ministry
Individuals selling fuel from unregistered outlets or without the necessary licensing and documentation have been implored to end their illegal activities immediately.
Crime Briefs
A 44-year-old man allegedly drowned at Long Beach near Walvis Bay on Friday.
Zambezi records over 6 000 malaria cases
Despite continuous efforts to eliminate the mosquito-borne infectious disease, the Zambezi region contributed the highest number of malaria cases in Namibia.
Poor hygiene still a concern
Poor hygiene practices are a major contributor to several endemic and epidemic diseases in southern Africa and the world at large.
N$26m neonatal tender cancelled
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced the termination of a N$26 million tender awarded to a company to construct a neonatal health care facility in Swakopmund.
Farmers unhappy with NamWater’s canal rehab … livestock died of thirst
Communal farmers in the northern regions said the interruption of the water supply from NamWater that occurred in early November due to the rehabilitation of the canals resulted in many of their livestock dying.
Security guard links ex-magistrate to rape
A security guard took the witness stand yesterday before Windhoek High Court acting Judge Kobus Miller in the rape case of former magistrate Jaco Kennedy and his cousin Ray Cloete.
Soaring crime rate worries MPs
The perpetual rise of criminal activities – particularly gender-based violence, robbery and murder – is giving lawmakers sleepless nights as they attempt to find lasting solutions.