The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, in conjunction with NamWater and the African Development Bank, will implement a water support program for bulk water supply.

The program's completion will cost N$4.8 billion.

The intervention program will focus on the upgrading of the existing water infrastructure, the construction of new ones, the management of water sources, and the enhancement of trans-boundary water cooperation.

The University of Namibia has dismissed allegations that students at the School of Medicine were admitted along tribal lines.

Though not verified by the institution, UNAM says only 41 of the 70 successful applicants indicated on their application forms that they were Oshiwambo-speaking.

It is a sensitive matter to talk about, but tribal allegations cloud the institution's School of Medicine and School of Surgery programs after the vast majority of those on the acceptance list at the school carry Aawambo names.

The Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions have recorded a decline in crime-related incidents during the Christmas period.

However, those topping the chart are rape and suicide.

Two rape cases were recorded at Ohangwena on Christmas Eve.

It is alleged that a 56-year-old woman who was returning home from cuca shops at around eleven o'clock in the night was raped by two youths, ages 20 and 22. 

One allegedly held her down while the other one raped her. The duo left behind evidence that led to their identification and subsequent arrest.

Namwater has announced water interruption and rationing to the Oshana, Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions from 20 September until 04 October. #NBCNews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcdigitalnews