OPUWO – Home affairs minister Albert Kawana last week inaugurated the Opuwo regional civil registrations office. During the inauguration, the minister urged officials to give efficient service delivery to the public and ensure national documents are issued to entitled citizens while refraining from corruptly issuing documents.
Year: 2021
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State wants teenage murderer sentenced as adult
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Americans’ murder trial on hold
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Swapo candidate committed to deliver manifesto promises
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Rundu told to accelerate housing delivery
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ECN ready for Katima Mulilo by-election
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American delegation looks for renewable energy opportunities
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