Security Personnel Services this afternoon apprehended a mental health patient who fled from Ward 16 of Oshakati State Hospital's psychiatric ward.

The security team included police reservists handling protection at the state facility.

43-year-old truck driver Robbert Amutenya, who allegedly blocked traffic in Orwetoveni after refusing a breathalyser test, appeared in the Otjiwarongo Magistrate's Court today.

The mother of one of the accused in the Rehoboth drug case, Shirley Beukes (62), says she wants her son to remain in custody.

Beukes told NBC News her son, Menschel Beukes (33), has repeatedly caused her hardship.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality Traffic Department has issued 25 fines since the start of the festive season, compared to over 40 in the same period last year.

The Sikondo Green Scheme's decision to experiment with the Valour variety of potato this year was not as successful as anticipated.