The looming strike of civil servants was averted as trade unions and Government negotiating teams finally agreed on a deal. President Hage Geingob had to cancel his State visits to Jamaica and Cuba to attend to the potential strike after civil servants voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike.

Two male cattle herders are believed to have died due to alleged poisoning at Omakange in Omusati Region. It is alleged that the two were part of a group that went to the Omadina location at the Omakange settlement.

A 25-year-old man was found dead in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a pastor's house at Maporeza location, Nkurenkuru, where he was taken for prayer.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says that the Government is aware of the urban housing challenge in the country. She says that rural to urban migration of those in search of employment is one of the root causes and that Government is busy implementing strategies to address the challenge.

Swapo Central Committee member Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the ruling party has to regain control over all local and regional authorities to effectively complete the Government's developmental plans. She says the Swapo party is the most reliable party as it has withstood the test of time.