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Residents of Rosh Pinah are counting the economic loss following last week’s closure of the Rosh Pinah-Aussenkehr road due to flooding from the Orange River.

The environment and tourism ministry says even though it continues to record successes in its fight against wildlife crime, poaching of highly valued species remains a concern.

Swapo this morning ushered in a new leadership with President Hage Geingob at its helm and a new central committee as the ruling party attempts to assert being a force to be reckoned with in the local political theatre.

Independent Patriots for Change leader Dr Panduleni Itula says he is not scared of whoever becomes Swapo’s presidential candidate as he and his party are ready to win the 2024 elections.

A driver from Chinese-owned mining company Xinfeng Investments has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 25 tonnes of lithium, which he was reportedly transporting to Walvis Bay.

Namibia’s leading diamond marketing company Namdia yesterday gave the country’s senior women’s hockey team a massive boost ahead of their participation in the upcoming Hockey5s African Cup in Ismailia, Egypt. 

Debmar ine Namibia Premiership table toppers Okahandja United gaffer Richard Gariseb yesterday said despite the mounting pressure of maintaining their good start to the new season, they will remain focused and take it one game at a time. 

Former Black Africa agile shot-stopper Protasius ‘Metra’ Toromba is one of a few local footballers who have mysteriously disappeared from the scene without a trace.

As part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism, the #BreakFree movement recently selected 15 creatives from seven regions to showcase their talents in an art show to raise awareness on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). 

Clementine’s Creations is set to host the second edition of the Rundu Fashion Show, aimed at promoting fashion designers from mainly the Kavango East region.