Despite some challenges, it was relatively a smooth return to the classroom for lower primary pupils after months of closure intended to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
State granted leave to appeal Valombola’s murder acquittal
Oshakati High Court Judge Herman January granted the office of the prosecutor general leave to appeal the acquittal on murder and conviction on the culpable homicide of Omusati businessman Maurus Valombola.
Cops seize drugs worth N$2m
The Namibian Police have confiscated drugs worth over N$2 million, national spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said in a statement yesterday.
Rundown Otjinene schools concern Nudo
National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) councillor for Otjinene constituency and National Council member Erwin Katjizeu called for remedial work at schools in Otjinene Constituency in Omaheke region.
Woman shares birthday spoils with destitute family
A jobless woman spent her 50th birthday by feeding and donating several items to a destitute family from the Goreangab informal settlement.
Man arrested for goat theft
A 32-year-old man on Monday appeared in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court on allegations he stole 26 goats at Okalongo constituency in Omusati region.
//Kharas schools safely reopen
In light of a government directive allowing learners from pre-primary to grade 3 to resume classes yesterday, New Era visited some schools in Keetmanshoop to establish their preparedness for the face-to-face learning amid the seismic pandemic.
Desperate triplets’ mother appeals for help
A 26-year-old woman, who recently gave birth to triplets, said she is grateful for the blessing, but would find the going tough taking on the financial burden of six children.
SADC holds virtual standing committee meetings
In what is being hailed as a novel initiative in the history of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, standing committees of the regional inter-parliamentary body have started holding virtual statutory meetings.
Ambassador clarifies luggage issue
Namibian Ambassador to Cuba Samuel /Goagoseb this week dismissed claims that only selected luggage meant for students in Cuba were taken along on a South African humanitarian flight last week.