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Health ministry alarmed by service disruption at Mariental hospital • Mar. 7, 2025, 1:08 AM ET (The Namibian)

Mariental optimistic about Hardap Dam’s rising water level • Feb. 19, 2025, 12:33 AM ET (The Namibian)

Mariental murder trial: Accused father and son allegedly beat Carlos le Roux to death, witness testifies • Feb. 18, 2025, 12:33 AM ET (The Namibian)

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