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A 26-year-old teacher in the Ohangwena region on Friday escaped a rape attempt after a suspect entered her house at a local school. 

The Municipality of Gobabis has served its suspended strategic executive for human resources and corporate services, Frieda Shimakeleni, with 25 charges, after a two-year hiatus to allow investigations, in a string of alleged violations.

Capricorn Group Holding’s employees donated 250 handmade dolls to an organisation that specialises in early childhood development, the Amos Meerkat Syllabus Project. 

In response to reports about the confiscation of a saildrone found in Namibian territorial waters near Lüderitz, the United States embassy in Namibia strongly refuted claims that its government is involved with or has interfered with the confiscated drone. 

Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, Benitha Imbamba has said that they will not tolerate unfair labour practices this year and will take all necessary steps along with stakeholders to address these practices.

Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) CEO Digu //Naobeb has confirmed that he informed the board that he no longer wishes to continue employment with the board.

Dolam-based outfit Orlando Pirates gaffer Woody Jacobs has said last weekend’s back-to-back defeats are now water under the bridge, as they are determined to redeem themselves with possible away victories against Julinho Sporting and Life Fighters this weekend. 

Namibia’s senior women’s indoor hockey team head coach Erwin Handura has expressed great confidence in the readiness and ability of his charges ahead of this weekend’s opening Indoor World Cup matches in Pretoria, South Africa.

The author came to know Atanasius ‘Steps’ Nickel up close during our musical escapades in the beautiful Copper Town of Tsumeb back in the day, and we became close buddies to the extent that our friendship blossomed into brotherhood over the years.