NKURENKURU – The prices at which the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) is buying
mahangu grain from local producers has been hugely criticised by producers in the Kavango West region, describing it as peanuts.
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Month: August 2020
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Collecting four months of medicine… stepping up HIV patient care during a global pandemic
HIV positive patients who take their medication every day keep the HIV virus in their body under control.
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Man succumbs to injuries after assault
ONGWEDIVA – A 41-year-old man, who initially faced charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, had his charges changed to murder after his victim succumbed to his injuries.
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Teenagers celebrate birthdays with less fortunate
TSUMEB – Over 50 households benefitted from a birthday treat, hosted by teenage cousins Pedro Adriano and John Francisco, who spent their day distributing food hampers to the less fortunate around Tsumeb on Saturday.
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Covid-19: Oshana coping for now
ONGWEDIVA - With the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Oshana, regional health director Johanna Haimene said they are working on a plan to increase the number of isolation beds.
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Accused deny tax scam charges
The main accused in the tax refund fraud trial, which is ongoing in the Windhoek High Court, has denied any wrongdoing before acting Judge Kobus Miller.
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Uukwangali chief’s top aide dies
MAYARA – The Uukwangali Traditional Authority (UTA) in Kavango West region has confirmed the death of Christian Shimuketa, who served as chairperson of the traditional chiefs council.
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Urban poor excluded from Govt food aid
OMUTHIYA – Tsumeb constituency councillor Lebbius Tobias says urban constituencies do not receive food aid from government for the less fortunate in towns.
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Unions wary of reopening schools
Local teachers’ unions are not convinced it is safe to reopen schools on 7 September for face-to-face classes due to rising Covid-19 countrywide.
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Geingob appoints new economic advisor
The Presidency is expected to unveil Allan Gray Namibia CEO James Mnyupe as President Hage Geingob’s new economic advisor.