The recent landmark decision by the Vatican’s doctrinal office to allow Roman Catholic Church priests to bless unions between same-sex couples, and endorsed by Pope Francis, has invoked mixed reactions amongst the public and churches.
Year: 2023
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‘Abusive’ principal, teacher await hearing
A school principal who stands accused of abuse of learners and is said to have been ruling the school through fear, is set for a disciplinary hearing next year.
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No bail for rape-accused nurse
A 27-year-old male nurse arrested for allegedly raping a 36-year woman, was denied bail yesterday by the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court.
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Namibia records decrease in rhino poaching
Environment, Forestry and Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta said in his end-of-year message on Monday that poaching remains an issue in Namibia, despite the recorded decrease over the year 2023.
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Otjinene services 17 plots in 2023
The Otjinene Village Council has serviced only 17 plots worth N$1.7 million in its prime area this year due to a lack of funds.
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A day in a life of a street vendor
Street vending is a source of income for most Namibians, and as easy as it may look, the profession also has its obstacles. Suama Salom (28) and Lorence Edward (32) have made it their everyday way of life, and are grateful for each passing day.
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Road users urged to be vigilant on coastal roads
Erongo Regional Council chairperson Benitha Imbamba has called on residents and visitors enjoying time at the coast to exercise caution when travelling, and being mindful of the environment.
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Opinion – How entrepreneurs are paving ways for remote, flexible work models
In the not-so-distant past, the global standard image of work involved a bustling office, rigid schedules and a daily commute.
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Opinion – Genocide descendants: 2024 a year of recalibration, action, apology, reparations
As 2023 draws to a close and with much anticipation, we herald 2024, as descendants of the great warriors of the anti-colonial resistances against German penetration and occupation of our ancestral land, then known by the imperialists and their accomplices and allies as German South West Africa, we cannot but pause and seriously reflect on the year that has been.
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Outreach programme delivers national documents to OVC
Reino Kampende, a father of four, expressed joy that his children had received identification cards and birth certificates for the first time through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security’s outreach programme that delivered national documents to hundreds of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Kavango East and West regions recently.