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Pula yetuna isinya mabita mwa Windoko
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Pula yetuna isinya mabita mwa Windoko

Chevla Wells  Katengo katolopo ya windoko neka lemusize kuli pula yetuna mwahala 17 ni 21 Liatamanyi nesinyize mabita kwa matotaeti akwa Gammams, nikusinya mikwakwa.  “Lu susueza mabasi kupotela mabita kuyobona sinyehelo nikuiketela kuli baka lukisa cwañi,” nekubaleha temuso ya katengo katolopo. Mi babatokwa tuso ba bonane ni makampani azamaisa likepelo. Katengo katolopo hape neka lemusize...

Voices of resilience …young entrepreneurs turn passion into purpose
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Voices of resilience …young entrepreneurs turn passion into purpose

Kavetja Ngaizuvare In the vibrant world of fashion and beauty, young entrepreneurs have transformed personal passion into thriving businesses, defying expectations, embracing challenges and inspiring their communities with every step they take.  Their journeys are marked by passion and a fearless drive to ask themselves ‘how far would you go to chase your dreams?’ Mac...

Opinion – Strides from Namibia’s first female president
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Opinion – Strides from Namibia’s first female president

Namibia swore in its first woman president on Friday, 21 March, after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won the presidential elections held last year.  Nandi-Ndaitwah, (72), became one of the few women presidents on the African continent and the world. Popularly known by her initials NNN, she secured 58% of the vote in the 2024 presidential election. Change...

Namibia eases visa rules to boost diplomatic ties
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Namibia eases visa rules to boost diplomatic ties

Cabinet has approved several updates to visa and immigration policies aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and facilitating easier access for international visitors. A statement issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security executive director Etienne Maritz on Thursday said since the launch of the E-Visa-on-Arrival Portal and the Visa On-Arrival application form on...

NamWater warns against illegal drawing of canal water 
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NamWater warns against illegal drawing of canal water 

OSHAKATI – NamWater has strongly appealed to residents of Omusati region to stop illegally drawing water from the water utility’s canals. NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata said on Thursday, the unauthorised drawing of water from the Calueque-Oshakati canal results in significant disruptions to planned regular supply and results in damage to the infrastructure. He said the...

New forum aims to protect children in //Kharas
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New forum aims to protect children in //Kharas

KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has urged stakeholders in her region to stand together to protect vulnerable children. She made the call during the inaugural stakeholder meeting for the establishment of the regional childcare and protection forum at Keetmanshoop on Friday. The forum is spearheaded by the Gender Equality and Social Welfare Division in...

Eco Dialogue on green sector takes off
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Eco Dialogue on green sector takes off

Rudolf Gaiseb The recently-launched Eco Dialogue Collective aims to ensure that Namibia’s green economy and extractive industries are developed in an inclusive, transparent and sustainable manner. The initiative will support Namibia’s transition to a greener future by strengthening transparency and accountability in managing natural resources, namely green hydrogen as well as oil and gas. The...

Police unveils criminal intelligence unit
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Police unveils criminal intelligence unit

Rudolf Gaiseb In strides to fight crime and promote public safety, the Namibian Police launched a Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit in Windhoek recently. The unit will foster proactive crime prevention, ensure strategic resource deployment and enhance capacity for informed decision-making. Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Anne-Marie Nainda, highlighted that the policing landscape is volatile, and...

Parly committee pushes for better regulations in public sector
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Parly committee pushes for better regulations in public sector

Rudolf Gaiseb Deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete, who chairs the Economics and Public Administration Parliamentary Standing Committee, recommends enhanced regulatory frameworks for State-owned enterprises.  This is to ensure effective and efficient service delivery within the public sector.  He stated that improving the sector requires greater alignment of national policies with strategic development priorities.  “The committee...

Global aid effort begins for Myanmar quake relief
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Global aid effort begins for Myanmar quake relief

BANGKOK – A powerful earthquake has killed more than 1 600 people in war-torn Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand, and caused widespread damage. Here is what we know about relief efforts. China sent an 82-person team of rescuers to Myanmar on Saturday, Beijing said. A separate rescue team arrived in Myanmar’s commercial hub Yangon on Saturday,...