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NGOs warn of ‘mass starvation’ 
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NGOs warn of ‘mass starvation’ 

JERUSALEM – More than 100 aid organisations and human rights groups yesterday warned that “mass starvation” was spreading in Gaza, as the United States said its top envoy was heading to Europe for talks on a possible ceasefire and aid corridor.  Israel is facing mounting international pressure over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, where...

Somalia donors losing faith as Al Shabaab surges
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Somalia donors losing faith as Al Shabaab surges

NAIROBI – Despite billions of dollars in international support, Somalia’s army has melted in the face of a months-long offensive by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al- Shabaab insurgency, and donors are running out of patience. Using hundreds of fighters and a vehicle packed with explosives for a suicide attack, Al-Shabaab retook the town of Moqokori on 7...

Personality of the week – Rashfio: Young star with big dreams 
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Personality of the week – Rashfio: Young star with big dreams 

Hilma Nalupe  At only six years old, Jekura Rashfio Tjiramba is already making a name for himself on the football pitch with his sharp footwork, love for the game and an unforgettable name.  Tjiramba started playing football at the age of four when his parents enrolled him at Dokkies Schmidt Football Academy in 2023. He...

MPs push for transparent, inclusive budget 
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MPs push for transparent, inclusive budget 

Isabel Bento  SWAKOPMUND – Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance (BFC) and other stakeholders have been urged to actively contribute towards making Namibia’s budget processes more transparent, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all citizens.  Speaking at the opening of a two-week stakeholder engagement and training workshop on financial scrutiny...

Financial strain gags community media 
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Financial strain gags community media 

Rudolf Gaiseb  The mandate to educate and inform citizens has been strenuous for community media due to little to no resources and support from government.  To mitigate this, the Namibia Community Media Network (NCBN) has urged stakeholders not to turn the Community Media Policy Framework into another white elephant.  The United Nations Educational, Scientific and...

Ovanadolongo ve lihanena eefikola monooli okukandeka oimbuluma 
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Ovanadolongo ve lihanena eefikola monooli okukandeka oimbuluma 

Taimi Haihambo  Ovanadolongo vamwe vomodolongo yOluno mOndagwa ove lipyakidila nokutalelapo eesekundofikola moshitukulwa shaShikoto okuyandja ehongo kovanafikola li na sha noshiponga nomalihumbato a puka osho yo elongifo loingangamifi.  Exungomwenyo eli nekumaido otali yandjwa kovanadolongo ovo va pewa nale ehandukilo molwoimbuluma ya yooloka. Ovanadolongo ova hoololwa onomenawina opo va ka popye novanyanyamaulu ovo va ninga oihakanawa yoimbuluma...

NDP6 demands economic transformation  …aims to reduce resource dependence and create meaningful jobs 
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NDP6 demands economic transformation  …aims to reduce resource dependence and create meaningful jobs 

President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah this week officially launched Namibia’s sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), calling it a bold and urgent step to fix the country’s slow and unequal economic growth.  The plan, which is set to run from 2025 to 2030, is the last one before the country reaches its ambitious Vision 2030, described as...

President kuna kulira ependa lyoRobben Island: !Guiteb 
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President kuna kulira ependa lyoRobben Island: !Guiteb 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah kageve ruguwo rwendi mokukwama nomfa da Lasarus ! Guited.age kwakere mukondjeli emanguruko vafumadekere unene ntani nage gumwe vakwete vamutware koRobben Island. Age kadogorokere mo 15 Pembankuru 2025, nonomvhura 83. Montumwaraka zomavete kageve nye hamutjanga gembo lyenene, moutano kaupwire, Presidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah katjangwilire nakufa asi murwi gapira utjirwe gumwe galituramo ngomukwayita. Age kwakere...

Munisipaliti gwaKeetmanshoop kavamwene udigu morwa nombapira daw okapi dina kara noumbangi 
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Munisipaliti gwaKeetmanshoop kavamwene udigu morwa nombapira daw okapi dina kara noumbangi 

Keetmanshoop – muni gwaKeetmanshoop kavavagwene aw okapi vana wapayike nombapira dawo dokuhamena yimaliwa yondango. Nokufaturura asi ngapi vagenda vagwane pontambo zokutanta asi kapi vana kara noumbangi asi ngapi varuganesa yimaliwa oyo kukwama nye egano lyaJunias Kandjeke ogu gakara asi ntoni mokukwama kwama yimaliwa yepangero oku vayigeve.  Egano nye eli lina kara asi kwato umbangi, kwakara...