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Stock markets were mixed yesterday following a record finish on Wall Street, while hopes for an early US interest rate cut were dealt a fresh blow by Federal Reserve officials looking to rein in investor expectations.

Namibia remains high in demand for leisure travellers from around the world with the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) stating that going forward, 2024 holds promises of further growth, 

Kunene Regional Council chairperson Hendrik Gaobaeb emerged victorious over the weekend, securing the presidency of the UDF at the party’s elective congress in Swakopmund. 

Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo says he is inundated with promotion requests from some senior officers despite their poor performance.

Former intern doctor, Dennis Noa was convicted of rape yesterday afternoon by magistrate Victor Nyazo.

THE Khomas Regional Council is geared up to execute the much-awaited water supply and sanitation programmes earmarked for Windhoek’s rural areas, chairperson Shaalukeni John Moonde has announced.

The Namibian Parliament is hosting a meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa region’s budget committee in the capital.  The event commenced yesterday, and ends on Friday.  

A 22-year-old man was admitted to the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital with a stab wound allegedly inflicted by a friend who accused him of secretly cashing an e-wallet of N$100 which was sent to his phone.

!Nami#Nus constituency councillor Susan Ndjaleka has called on the government to prioritise building a new school at Lüderitz ahead of the much-anticipated developments earmarked for the town.

The Otjiwarongo Municipality on Thursday officially unveiled its newly purchased fleet of heavy machinery to be used for its road construction and maintenance-related activities at the town.