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Following the official site transfer to the contractor on Wednesday, the phase one construction of a new Namcol centre at Opuwo in the Kunene region is anticipated to begin next week.

Despite efforts to ensure Namibians abroad vote during election time, the numbers are not sufficient for those in the diaspora to be counted during the census.

The vandalism of government boreholes has caused a shortage of water in the villages.

The appointment of Acting Judge of the High Court Moses Chinhengo and his subsequent assignment to take on the Fishrot trial this week raised eyebrows on the alleged opaque world in which the judiciary operates. 

“You did not vote for me,” was the cold response Goreangab Dam’s Happy Crest residents got from Samora Machel constituency councillor Nestor Kalola after bringing their plight to his attention. 

While the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia is determined to stand by its decision to partner with Mabasen Fishing, Malta-based Ocean Whale cancelled the catch agreement it had with Mabasen due to non-payment. 

Three persons per square kilometre make Namibia a country with one of the lowest population densities in the world. Now, according to a report titled ‘New World Wealth’, this low population density is Namibia’s biggest advantage.

The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) has provided clarity on deals for an allocated 17 600 metric tonnes (mt) horse mackerel quota for the 2023 fishing season. 

In a surprising turn of events, the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) announced the withdrawal of the senior national volleyball team from the highly-anticipated 2023 Zone 6 Nations Championships, scheduled to be held in Zimbabwe from 26 to 30 September . 

The Tjijombo family is embarking on a one-of-a-kind humanitarian and sports tournament known as the Kaezu Tjijombo tourney, slated for 6 to 8 October 2023 in Opuwo.