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22 May 2020 | Health

The first jury trial by Zoom

In an ‘unusual’ legal case in Texas more than 24 potential jurors logged onto Zoom through a variety of devices for selection, and were guided through the process by two judges. A recording of the selection process was streamed live to YouTube.

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Oshikoto health workers hardest hit by Covid-19

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1 200 frontline workers battle Covid

1 week ago - 13 January 2021 | Health

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Nam has exhausted 75% of...

1 day - 25 January 2021 | Economics

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New year, same old auction...

1 day - 25 January 2021 | Fishing

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Govt backs Recon’s Kavango oil...

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