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Geingob replaces eight governors, retains six

Written by Edward Mumbuu Jnr on 07 April 2020

WINDHOEK, 07 APR (NAMPA) – President Hage Geingob has made drastic changes to the composition of the regional governors by showing eight the door and retaining six from the current crop.
Geingob made the changes on Tuesday, according to a statement issued to the media by presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari.
Those whose tenure ended are Otjozondjupa governor Otto Ipinge, Oshikoto’s Henock Kankoshi, Erongo’s Cleophas Mutjavikua, Omaheke’s Festus Ueitele, Ohangwena’s Usko Nghaamwa, Hardap’s Esme Isaack ...

Man arrested for vehicle theft at Mariental

Written by Rhonie Garoeb on 07 April 2020

MARIENTAL, 07 APR (NAMPA) – A 26-year-old man was arrested on Monday for the alleged theft of a motor vehicle in Mariental; the result of a police chase that saw the vehicle the accused had allegedly stolen overturning after being shot at by Namibian Police Force (NamPol) officials.

NamPol Acting Crime Investigations Coordinator for the Hardap Region, Chief Inspector Simon Mihunda, said the theft incident happened at about 08h30 at Hofmeyer Street in Mariental.

It is alleged that the suspect, who was sta ...

Face-to-face lectures not an option for universities amid COVID-19: Van Kent

WINDHOEK, 07 APR (NAMPA) – Executive Director in the Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, Alfred van Kent said the usual learning of face-to-face for students at tertiary institutions is not an option under the current circumstances of the COVID-19 outbreak. Van Kent made these remarks here on Tuesday at the COVID-19 Information Centre on the impact and measures universities and colleges around the country have taken in regard to conducting lectures. (Video by George Hendricks) NAMPA TV

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