The lack of proper road networks in Ohangwena region, especially in remote areas, remains a hindrance to development in rural areas but the non-existence of roads also affects the movement of residents in those areas, lamented Ohangwena Governor Walde Ndevashiya.
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2020-06-292024-05-07National
Okatana councillor grumbles over budgetary share
MP and councillor for Okatana constituency in Oshana region Rosalia Shilenga is concerned about the state of the dilapidated roads in the constituency, which affects the transportation of both goods and services
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2020-06-292024-05-07National
Reconciliation debate stirs emotions
The recognition of Chief Hosea Kutako by naming the country’s international airport after him and placing Chief Hendrik Witbooi’s face on the monetary unit are symbolic and don’t relieve the suffering and historic poverty entrapment of their communities that have still not structurally been addressed.
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2020-06-292024-05-07National
Gobabis demarcates stadium for trucks
In light of a directive from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to local authorities, the Gobabis Municipality resolved to prohibit long-distance trucks to park or overnight in town with effect from 3 July 2020, stated the CEO of the Gobabis Municipality, Ignatius Thudinyane.
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2020-06-292024-06-18Crime and Courts
Preliminary plea for alleged boyfriend killer
A woman, who allegedly killed her live-in boyfriend in Katutura May last year, is scheduled to make her preliminary plea in August.
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2020-06-292024-05-07National
Swapo members in Kongola threaten revolt
Some Swapo members from the party’s 14 branches in Kongola district in the Zambezi region are threatening to revolt against the party come the local and regional elections slated for later this year for its alleged failure to resolve long-standing internal disputes.
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2020-06-292024-04-30Front Page News
Poor sanitation, lack of housing exacerbate virus… as Covid-19 cases hit 183
The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr Kalumbi Shangula yesterday announced that Namibia to date has 183 confirmed cases of Covid-19 of which 159 are active.
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2020-06-292024-04-30Front Page News
Widow evicted from matrimonial home
A 70-year-old widow from Nkurenkuru alleged she was left homeless after her in-laws and stepchildren kicked her out of the marital home she had shared with her late husband.
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2020-06-292024-04-30Front Page News
Investigation completed into spousal murder
The police have concluded their investigations into the case of a teacher accused of fatally stabbing his wife multiple times and slitting her stomach in April last year.
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2020-06-292024-05-07National
Parents of cerebral palsy-stricken girl seek work
An unemployed couple, caring for their two-year-old girl with cerebral palsy are seeking employment that will enable them to look after their only daughter.