While poverty has forced the destitute and vulnerable to resort to scavenging at dumpsites in many towns and settlements, Otavi is hell-bent to address food security problems at household and national levels.
Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )
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Kombat belongs to the State – councillor
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Etunda clinic a beacon of light for farm workers
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Otjiwarongo outlines land delivery action plan
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Etunda school nears completion
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Otavi to formalise informal settlements
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Governor initiates agriculture festival
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Otavi enters payment deals with debt defaulters
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Okahandja positions its strategic intentions
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