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Disregarded tourism laws irk ministry
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Disregarded tourism laws irk ministry

Auleria Wakudumo The tourism ministry has raised concern over ongoing violations and disregard of applicable laws as well as the park rules and regulations by visitors to the country’s national parks. Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda says they have observed significant violations of various issues in accordance with the relevant laws and park regulations. “The use...

Cabinet approves universal health coverage 
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Cabinet approves universal health coverage 

Chelva Wells  Cabinet has approved the Universal Health Coverage Policy for Namibia, information minister Emma Theofelus announced on Thursday.  The policy aims to ensure access to healthcare without financial burden.  Cabinet directed the ministries of Works and Transport, Health and Social Services, Finance and Public Enterprises as well as the National Planning Commission to develop...

Pensioner killed at Bravo in Kavango West
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Pensioner killed at Bravo in Kavango West

NKURENKURU – A 74-year-old man died instantly after he was stabbed with a spear at the Bravo Settlement in Kavango West last Wednesday.  Chief inspector Raimbert Muronga said the incident occurred around 18h00.  The victim has been identified as Kuip Daniel.  He was stabbed in the ribs cage and on the neck.  It is alleged...

//Kharas councillors reinstated 
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//Kharas councillors reinstated 

Iuze Mukube  Three Swapo //Kharas Regional Council members, who were previously suspended without remuneration, have been reinstated.  A partial settlement agreement reached on 18 February 2025, directed for the reinstatement of Lazarus Nangolo, Taimi Amakali and Suzan Ndjaleka.  A court order regarding the matter has not been issued yet, with proceedings postponed for two weeks...

Rwanda claims UK owes them funds
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Rwanda claims UK owes them funds

On Monday, Rwanda said London was obliged to pay the remaining sum from a controversial agreement to receive deported migrants that Britain abandoned last year, as diplomatic tensions run high between the two countries. Britain announced last week it was suspending most financial aid to Rwanda for backing the M23 group’s offensive in the Democratic...

Gabon junta leader to run for president
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Gabon junta leader to run for president

Gabon’s military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a 2023 coup to end 55 years of Bongo dynasty rule, announced on Monday that he will run for president in April. Nguema had pledged to hand power back to civilians in the oil-rich central African nation after an interim period following the ousting of president...

Pope slept all night, resting after two breathing attacks: Vatican
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Pope slept all night, resting after two breathing attacks: Vatican

Pope Francis, hospitalised with pneumonia in both lungs, slept all night and was resting yesterday after suffering two bouts of acute respiratory failure the day before, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 with bronchitis, which developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking alarm. On Monday, the Pope...

Otjozondjupa prepares for The Namibian Newspaper Cup 
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Otjozondjupa prepares for The Namibian Newspaper Cup 

The Otjozondjupa Region’s U/20 football and netball teams have started to prepare for the 2025 The Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament.  Trials are set for this weekend at Otjiwarongo.  Officials of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service are organising the trials for both football and netball teams.  Sport officer Jeaneth Kaundje in an interview...

Ovatalelipo va kunghililwa veli ufe komilandu
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Ovatalelipo va kunghililwa veli ufe komilandu

Auleria Wakudumo  Ouministeli womidingonoko, eefuka nomapashiono owa kunghilila ovatalelipo opo veli ufe komalombwelo nomilandu odo da tulwa po ngeenge tava talele po eenhele doinamwenyo dili moNamibia.  Omupopiliko wouministeli Romeo Muyunda okwa holola ta ti ouministeli owa didilika ovatalelipo vahapu itava landula omilandu odo da tulwapo moikunino yoinamwenyo moshilongo National Parks.  Muyunda okwa ti ouministeli owa...