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Using art to change society
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Using art to change society

Headed by young Namibians, the #BreakFree movement started 16 days of activism last week Thursday, with their third annual Arts for Activism Show at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek.

Isaak: Give people free land
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Isaak: Give people free land

Member of Parliament Paul Isaak has moved that local authorities devise mechanisms to give the urban poor and landless free land for housing, and perhaps only charge for land servicing.

Health ministry: Preterm births a concern
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Health ministry: Preterm births a concern

The health ministry said between January and September 2023, the Windhoek Central Hospital’s Neonatal Unit admitted 620 preterm newborns, and 76 premature newborns did not survive, with preterm birth being the primary cause, alongside other contributing factors.

Japan commits to fixing schools
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Japan commits to fixing schools

The Japanese-funded Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) will be unveiling two schools they have upgraded, namely the Oipya Primary School in Engela and the Savo Nuts Private School in Oshikango.

Instilling professionalism in law
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Instilling professionalism in law

The Law Society of Namibia has recognised legal practitioner Appolos Shimakeleni by giving him the Impact Award, as this would go a long way in inspiring hard work, professionalism and commitment in the law profession.