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IUM a yandja omhito kovanafikola va nyange 
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IUM a yandja omhito kovanafikola va nyange 

Taimi Haihambo  ONGWEDIVA – Ovanafikola vokoiputudilo aishe ya-IUM moshilongo, ova tameka oshivike shavo shomauliko opaipindi opamufyuululwakalo Omaandaxa. Nonande omauliko opaindi haa ningwa keshe odula, ei ohai kala omhito yakula noihafifa kovanafikola, shaashi vahapu ava ve na ohokwe nohole yongeshefa opo hava monene omhito yokungeshefa oinima yavo. Hilaria Ileni oo umwe womwaaava ve na outala, okwa...

Alleged girlfriend killer seeks not guilty verdict
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Alleged girlfriend killer seeks not guilty verdict

Iuze Mukube A Khorixas resident accused of allegedly murdering the mother of his three children to prevent her from testifying in a rape allegation against him, has submitted not guilty on three charges levelled against him. Arnold Khamseb (50) made the submissions before Judge Claudia Claasen last week. Khamseb is facing one count of murder,...

Trade unions urged to put members first
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Trade unions urged to put members first

Rudolf Gaiseb Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel said trade unions must execute court proceedings on behalf of their members.  This follows after infamous reports and an issue raised by the official opposition political party, Independent Patriots for Change, that workers’ unions representing security guards fail to open labour cases. “While I acknowledge...

NGOs, disabled get priority in fishing quotas
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NGOs, disabled get priority in fishing quotas

Matheus David In a move set to shake up Namibia’s lucrative fishing industry, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has announced that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and people living with disabilities will be first in line when fishing quotas are distributed. Fisheries minister Inge Zaamwani made the declaration in Parliament while responding to...

Opuwo hit by relocation dispute …families cry foul over broken promises
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Opuwo hit by relocation dispute …families cry foul over broken promises

Lahja Nashuuta Opuwo Town Council CEO Matjaandjara Katurota has called on relocated Ouranda residents still awaiting compensation to remain patient.  She said the current budget cannot cover all affected households. Katurota made the remarks this week after residents petitioned the Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa, accusing the town council of unfair treatment,...

Government prioritises water supply
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Government prioritises water supply

Zebaldt Ngaruka  OTJOMBINDE – The Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Water and Land Reform embarked upon the development of bulk water supply infrastructure across the country as one of the priorities within the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). This was revealed by Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamuani at the official opening of the Otjombinde Agricultural Show held...

Kasaona: Otjiwarongo Youth Cup a success
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Kasaona: Otjiwarongo Youth Cup a success

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The organiser of the Otjiwarongo Youth Cup Raisameua Kasaona described the annual football tournament as a success.  He said the anticipated competition saw 38 football battling against each other in the U/11 to 18 age groups from both boys and girls at Paresis Sports Ground. The City Pro U/11 boys were crowned champions...

Car ‘spinner’ convicted for murder
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Car ‘spinner’ convicted for murder

Iuze Mukube A 25-year-old resident of Gobabis was on Monday found guilty on seven charges after causing the death of a female passenger when he rammed his vehicle into a stationary car in 2023. Denzil Xavier Dawids faced eight charges, including murder, reckless or negligent driving, two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault...

Kunene marks Heritage week in style
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Kunene marks Heritage week in style

Kaino Sheehama KAMANJAB – The Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture in the Kunene region hosted a Regional Cultural Festival in Kamanjab, themed ‘Torchbearers of our Heritage’.  The festival brought together participants from all seven constituencies to showcase and celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage, diversity and unity. The event, which was...

Drug busts dominate weekend crime
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Drug busts dominate weekend crime

Matheus David The Namibian Police have confirmed the arrest of 10 suspects in drug related charges over the weekend. The operation conducted resulted in the seizure of cannabis, cocaine and madrax with a total value of N$19 820. On Friday at Rehoboth, it is alleged that a 36-year-old Namibian male, suspect, was found in possession...