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Free wireless internet connectivity will respond to digital exclusion as low-income communities are often left behind by ICT infrastructure and development.

Advocate Ed Marondedze yesterday informed Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Kobus Miller that another two Fishrot accused are challenging his decision not to recuse himself from the trial in the Supreme Court.

City of Windhoek ward contractors on Monday embarked on a demonstration demanding better working conditions. Workers are further demanding permanent employment as many of them have been working on a contract basis from as far back as 1990. 

ONGWEDIVA – A number of schools which were closed due to floods in the Oshana and Omusati regions have resumed classes as water levels subsided. However, more schools remain closed in the Ohangwena region.

The Ondangwa Town Council has announced that their 2023 trade and industrial exhibition is scheduled to take place between 2 and 6 May.

RUNDU – The Namibian Police in Kavango West on Friday arrested three minors aged between 12 and 16 after they were caught red-handed with two goat carcasses at government’s Bravo San resettlement project.

The Okahandja municipality CEO Alphons Tjitombo is challenging anyone who claims that he had a hand in the procurement process of a rented truck from Okakarara to carry out municipal work at the garden town to show evidence.

A group of commercial beef producers – mainly previously advantaged farmers – are demanding that government immediately stops meddling in the affairs of the Meat Corporation of Namibia. 

Parliament must enact laws that will boost investments while also inspiring confidence in the citizenry if Namibia is to realise her full potential, President Hage Geingob says, setting the tone for the 2023 legislative calendar.