The Katutura Magistrate’s Court gave a final remand for the police to conclude their investigations into the case of a man, accused of killing and burning the body of his live-in girlfriend on the outskirts of Windhoek.
Long road to business recovery
WALVIS BAY – Despite emerging from a prolonged coronavirus-imposed lockdown, businesses in Swakopmund, Arandis and Walvis Bay still have to deal with the financial strain brought on by the pandemic.
Dejected widower soldiers on
OKAWAMBI – Pensioner Gabriel Sheetekela from Okawambi village in Oshikoto region says life has been very difficult since his wife passed on earlier this year.
ECN to forge ahead with voter registration
Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it will go ahead with next week’s supplementary registration of voters amid Covid-19 state of emergency restrictions that discourage gatherings of more than ten persons.
Covid-19 death toll mounts to 81
The Covid-19 death toll in the country increased to 81 after six new deaths were reported.
Governor bemoans delays in starting isolation facility
NKURENKURU - Kavango West regional governor Sirkka Ausiku says the health ministry must not delay the construction of an isolation facility in the region to help fight Covid-19.
Stranded students may apply for permits to return to SA
Namibian students studying in South Africa and who are currently stranded at home due to travel restrictions may apply for a permit to leave the country, the home affairs ministry said.
Lengthy wait for murder accused
A group of men who stand accused of having robbed and killed a man in a Windhoek suburb nearly three years ago will have to wait for eight months to stand trial.
Hatuikulipi and co-accused to get trial dates
Former Investec Namibia managing director James Hatuikulipi and his alleged accomplices in a bribery case are expected to return to court today.
Ukwangali chief’s top aide died from coronavirus
RUNDU – Ukwangali leader Hompa Eugene Siwombe Kudumo says the traditional offices at his palace have been closed for disinfection after it was confirmed his right-hand man died of the deadly virus last week.