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Two die in government vehicle accident outside Tsumeb

Two people died in an accident involving a government vehicle about 10 kilometres outside Tsumeb towards Otavi on the B1 road on Wednesday.Namibian Police Force Otjozondjupa Regional Commander, Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze, told Nampa the government v…

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City of Windhoek warns against possible flash floods

The City of Windhoek (CoW) has cautioned residents and visitors against possible flash floods and strong winds in the coming weeks. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the CoW indicated that seasonal rainfall forecast points to normal and above-normal rainfall, therefore heavy rainfall events followed by hail storms and lightning, which can be destructive to infrastructure and humans cannot

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End of the Hepatitis E Virus Outbreak in Namibia

Published by TDPel Media On 2 March 2022 Namibians applauded their government for declaring an end to the Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) outbreak. The 4-year long outbreak affected 13 of the 14 political regions mainly in informal settlements and areas with poor hygiene and sanitation. A cumulative total of 8 092 Hepatitis E cases were reported nationally as of 30

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COVID-19: Namibia records 45 new cases, two deaths

Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula has announced that Namibia recorded 45 new COVID-19 cases on Friday.   Giving the COVID-19 update on Saturday, Shangula said Namibia also recorded two new COVID-19 deaths in the Windhoek district.   By Friday, the number of confirmed cases in the country stood at 127 227, while 3 492 people have succumbed

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