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Ground-breaking for Ombili clinic takes place at Otjiwarongo

Written by Mulisa Simiyasa on 16 April 2024

OTJIWARONGO, 16 APR (NAMPA) – Ground-breaking for the construction activities of the Ombili clinic was officially held on Tuesday at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region.
Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe officiated the event on behalf of the ministry.
Nangombe said the construction activities of Ombili clinic, which has been a health post since 2007, start on Tuesday and are expected to by concluded by November 2024.
“The cost for the construction will be N. ...


Woman allegedly stabbed to death during fight at Otjiwarongo

Written by Mulisa Simiyasa on 16 April 2024

OTJIWARONGO, 16 APR (NAMPA) - A 50-year-old woman died at a drinking spot in Otjiwarongo on Monday after another woman allegedly stabbed her multiple times with a kitchen knife.
The deceased was identified by relatives as Teresia Ames.
The Namibian Police Force’s head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday said a 41-year-old female suspect in the matter was arrested at the scene.
“The incident occurred about 15h45 on Monday a ...

Exhibitors share their interest in oil and gas sector (Tsau ||Khaeb)

LUDERITZ, 16 APR (NAMPA) - Delegates attending the Namibia Local Content Conference arrived on Tuesday at the Lüderitz Waterfront at the Old Power Station. The conference is taking place in Lüderitz from 16 to 18 April 2024 under the theme, 'Empowering Namibia’s Energy Ambitions by Connecting Industries and Indigenous Talent. (Video: George Hendricks)

Exhibitors share their interest in oil and gas sector (MTC)

Exhibitors share their interest in oil and gas sector (FNB)

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