TSUMEB - The outskirts of Tsumeb in the Oshikoto region embodies all the woes of over-urbanisation.
Gobabis double murderer gets two life terms
WINDHOEK - Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Alfred Siboleka yesterday sentenced double murder convict, Petrus Paai, to two life imprisonment terms.
ECN to recruit 1 200 polling officials in Oshikoto
OMUTHIYAGWIIPUNDI – The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will recruit 1 212 polling and 33 field information technology officials who are to be deployed in Oshikoto region for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for 27 November.
Rains bring relief to northern farmers
ONGWEDIVA – Rain in the northern regions came as a relief to many farmers whose livestock have been decimated by the persistent drought.
NDP receives new members at Sikubi rally
KATIMA MULILO – The leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Martin Lukato Lukato, says he received 84 new members over the weekend.
Fishing vessel captain commits suicide
WALVIS BAY - A foreign fishing vessel captain employed by Merlus Fishing Company committed suicide at Swakopmund over the weekend.
Fate of accused in neighbour’s murder in PG’s hands
WINDHOEK – The prosecutor general is set to decide the fate of a woman who was arrested for allegedly assaulting her neighbour to death over alcohol in November 2018 in Katutura.
Mentally challenged woman allegedly raped
OMUTHIYAGWIIPUNDI - Two young men were arrested last week in Oshikoto Region for allegedly raping a mentally challenged woman.
Etunda farmers decry water supply interruptions
ONGWEDIVA - Farmers at the Kharas phase at the Etunda Irrigation Project in Omusati Region charge that they have not had water for two weeks, resulting in some of their crops dying.
Okaku inhabitants demand service delivery
OKAKU – Inhabitants of some villages in the Okaku constituency said they are still hoping for basic services such as water, electricity and quality public healthcare.