Namibia lifts ban on maize and palm imports from South Africa

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has lifted the ban on importing and transiting maize, palm, and palm products from South Africa with immediate effect.

The decision follows research into Bud Rot of Palms and Goss’s Wilt on maize, with authorities now confident the risks are manageable.

MURD warns public against tender scam

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The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has warned the public about a fake tender circulating on social media, falsely claiming government involvement in a large-scale construction project.

Man sentenced to six years for possession of uncut diamonds

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Keetmanshoop Regional Court Magistrate Frans Anderson on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old man to six years in prison for possession of uncut diamonds.

Mateus Petrus Nakagumbo was initially charged with theft of rough diamonds and disguising the unlawful origin of property.

Extradition of Namibian woman from Zambia postponed to thursday

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The extradition of a 38-year-old Namibian woman from Zambia has been postponed to Thursday.

Chante Coetzee, who allegedly fled Namibia using South African identity documents, was initially expected to be handed over to Namibian authorities on Monday.

Otjiwarongo to begin impounding roaming livestock on Sunday

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The Otjiwarongo Municipality has announced that it will begin impounding livestock found roaming the streets and central business district of the town on Sunday.

The announcement was made during a meeting with nearly 80 illegal farmers at Camp Five on Saturday.

MVA Fund warns drivers of slippery roads

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The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has appealed to motorists to be cautious of heavy rains across Namibia that have created hazardous driving conditions.