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UN, Red Cross demand opening of all Gaza crossings
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UN, Red Cross demand opening of all Gaza crossings

GENEVA – The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) yesterday called for all crossings into Gaza to be opened to allow desperately needed aid into the war-torn Palestinian territory.  A fragile truce in Gaza, introduced under United States president Donald Trump’s plan, needs to see crossings opened to flood the...

Over 3 000 receive food parcels in Omaheke
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Over 3 000 receive food parcels in Omaheke

Matheus David More than 3 000 marginalised community members in the Omaheke region benefitted from food donations from the Office of the Prime Minister and gender and welfare ministry. This will go a long way in preserving their dignity and wellbeing.  The food donation included 380 packs of sugar, 377 bottles of two-litre cooking oil,...

Funding shortages hinder placements of medical interns 
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Funding shortages hinder placements of medical interns 

The placement of more than 100 medical interns at various hospitals this year is on hold pending the allocation of necessary funds, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Walters Kamanya said.  Kamanya, in response to recent concerns by a group of unplaced medical interns, on Tuesday told Nampa the ministry faces financial...

Epangelo la dimbuluka Ovashikunde 
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Epangelo la dimbuluka Ovashikunde 

Taimi Haihambo  Epangelo ola dimbuluka ovakalimo komukunda Oshikunde, moshitukulwa shaHangwena, eshi la ninga onghendabala yokutunga eepate deengalama pomudingonoko.  Ovakalimo vomomukunda Omukukutu nOmboloka ova ninga ovanelao mokumona opate lwotete pomidingonoko davo.  Okudja ashike konima yekondjelomanguluko, ovakalimo ova kala ashike have lidenge efululu lakatyaka eli hali tongwa. Ovanelao ovava va kala ve na eendongi, shaashi odo hadi...

Descendants, chiefs demand clarity on genocide reparations progress
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Descendants, chiefs demand clarity on genocide reparations progress

Iuze Mukube Traditional heads of the 1904/08 genocide affected communities recently convened in the capital to update the nation on the progress of the ongoing negotiations on reparations with the Namibian and German governments. The gathering took place at Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School. It was aimed at urging the Namibian government...

Young diplomats in Namibia host first meet and greet
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Young diplomats in Namibia host first meet and greet

Monika Amunyela Young professionals in Namibia’s diplomatic and international relations circles gathered for the inaugural Young Diplomats in Namibia Meet and Greet, held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek recently.  The event marked a milestone for a growing network that aims to connect early-career diplomats, attachés, interns and aspiring professionals passionate about global affairs....

CABINET BRIEFINGS: Decisions of 24th Cabinet Decision-Making Meeting (7 October 2025) 
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CABINET BRIEFINGS: Decisions of 24th Cabinet Decision-Making Meeting (7 October 2025) 

1. Namibia and Botswana memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cooperation on Energy Resources  Cabinet took note and approved the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Namibia and Botswana on cooperation in the field of energy resources.  Cabinet authorised the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to sign the MOU with his...

The little lives GBV leaves behind
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The little lives GBV leaves behind

Olsen Siyunda When gender-based violence steals a mother’s life, it also steals a child’s world.  What remains is a haunting silence, a silence so heavy it follows the child into every corner of their life.  In Namibia, this silence is growing, yet few dare to listen. These children are not only left behind, but they...

Va indilwa va yandje omadu okulonga oikulya …Omukwaniilwa waNdonga a holola nghene a dipaa ondjaba nekuma
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Va indilwa va yandje omadu okulonga oikulya …Omukwaniilwa waNdonga a holola nghene a dipaa ondjaba nekuma

Auleria Wakudumo  Omukwaniilwa waNdonga Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo okwa indila omalelo opamufyuululwakalo opo a yandje omadu okulonga oipalwifa kovakwashiwana ovo tava dulu ounamapya.  Meenghundafana naKundana, omukwaniilwa okwa holola nghene e shi enda okulonga oikulya mOndonga, mwa kwatelwa oihakautu oyo ya li ya kufa vahapu moipundi muJuli neudo.  “Mokweenda kwange okuya kondje yoshilongo, onda kala alushe handi...

Law students strengthen safety at Tobias Hainyeko PS
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Law students strengthen safety at Tobias Hainyeko PS

Hilma Nalupe At the beginning of September 2025, nine final-year law students from the University of Namibia (Unam), operating under the name Firm Aristotle, donated a CCTV camera to Tobias Hainyeko Primary School in Katutura. This was part of their Legal Aid community impact project. The initiative forms part of the Faculty of Law’s community...