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Opinion – Mitigating wildfires in national parks 
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Opinion – Mitigating wildfires in national parks 

The issue with the raging flames in Etosha National Park from 22 to 29 September, which posed a serious threat to biodiversity, wildlife and the livelihoods of communities in the affected area, burned about 1.1 million hectares of land, with roughly 775 000 hectares or about 34%, inside the park.  This raises a difficult question...

‘Fake pastor’ scams grandmother-in-law 
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‘Fake pastor’ scams grandmother-in-law 

ONGWEDIVA – A 40-year-old man, who claimed to be a pastor, was arrested after allegedly scamming his grandmother-in-law, a cancer patient, by falsely promising to cure her. The incident occurred between 26 and 27 September at Onheleiwa village in the Oshana region. The suspect was arrested on Monday at his residence in Okandjengedi location, Oshakati. ...

NBC hits back at IPC
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NBC hits back at IPC

Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has denounced the allegations of tax evasion by Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian John Louw Mouton. The allegations were made in Parliament last Tuesday, with Mouton citing the broadcaster’s most recent audit by the auditor general. He accused the national broadcaster of not paying taxes to the Namibia...

Namibia mourns Kenya’s democracy giant Odinga
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Namibia mourns Kenya’s democracy giant Odinga

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Kenya during this difficult time, following the death of Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, who passed away on Wednesday, at the age of 80.  He allegedly collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility...

Family demand justice for Nghifikwa
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Family demand justice for Nghifikwa

Kaviveterue Virere Family members and the community gathered at Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where they staged a peaceful demonstration in relation to the horrific murder of Fiina Florence Nghifikwa. Nghifikwa was gunned down during an armed robbery after one of the suspects allegedly lured her and her friend to Wanaheda under the pretext of...

DBN to recover debt from Ombili Health Centre
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DBN to recover debt from Ombili Health Centre

Iuze Mukube The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has motioned a lawsuit in the High Court against Ombili Health Centre. The entity is implicated alongside its director Peter Elindi in the ongoing Namcor fraud and corruption case. DBN is seeking an order to compel Ombili, its representative Elindi, along with Malakia Elindi and Nyambali Medical...

Oshikoto Council donates to Onamishu School
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Oshikoto Council donates to Onamishu School

Taimi Haihambo The Oshikoto Regional Council has donated N$220,000 to Onamishu Combined School in Eengodi constituency of Oshikoto Region, to construct a kitchen and dining hall for its hostel. The donation aims to help the hostel meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Arts and Culture to qualify for food assistance....

Uerikua hails silent heroes of correctional services
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Uerikua hails silent heroes of correctional services

Matheus David  The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has been praised for its resilience and quiet excellence despite working under tough conditions marked by staff shortages and limited resources.  This came during yesterday’s visit by the National Assembly Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security, led by James Uerikua. Commissioner General Rafael Hamunyela said Namibia’s...

NNN kavamupere mfumwa mokuyitura patjangwa 
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NNN kavamupere mfumwa mokuyitura patjangwa 

Kavivetererue Virere  Mbapira zompe zina kara nedina lyazo asi; mpitisili ogu na pitakana una politika; kuna kutjangurura eparu noumpitisili waPresidente gokuhova gomukadi Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah. Matjangwa aga kuna kara nye asi kuna kusimwitira eparu lyendi kutunda omu gakere asi muntu tupu momukunda Onamutai kutwara nye mokukondjera sirongo ano ngesi kuna kuyapangera nye sirongo nasinye, membo...

Uniprint waSouth Africa a findana po oteendela ya-ECN 
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Uniprint waSouth Africa a findana po oteendela ya-ECN 

Auleria Wakudumo Okakomisi komahoololo kedina Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) oka yandja oteendela yokunduluka eembapila dokuhoolola omahoololo omalelo opaitukulwa osho yo ookansela omudo 2025 kehangano laSouth Africa hali ifanwa oUniprint Global.  She likolelela komushangwa wa pitifwa kokakomisi komahoololo, eyandjo lotendela ei ola landula omulandu wopauyuuki hau ifanwa Open International Bidding (OIB), wa tameka mo 16...