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Balhao retains Lüderitz’s mayoral seat
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Balhao retains Lüderitz’s mayoral seat

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) councillor Phillipus Balhao has been re-elected as Lüderitz’s mayor. He is deputised by Swapo councillor Josephine Heita. Balhao said the town will prioritise initiatives that empower the youth and support local entrepreneurs, as well as ensure that every voice in the community is heard and valued. The politician called on...

Namdeb ge Surigu ai !gao!gaosa ǂKhawadīb dītsâde ra ǂkhâ!nâ
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Namdeb ge Surigu ai !gao!gaosa ǂKhawadīb dītsâde ra ǂkhâ!nâ

Namdebs ge !âǀhuru-aon ǀkha ǀhûǁare hâse Sîsenǁareǁkhāǁkhāsensa !Namiǂnûs !nâ Surigu ai !Gao!gaosa ǂKhawadīb Dīǀgauga Mûǂams !aroma ge ūhâ i. Nē sîsenǁareǁkhāǁkhāsens ge !ās !nâ nē ǂkhawadība ra !khamǂuitsâ ǁaxasiga ǀgaiǀgais ase ge dīhe hâ i.  ǂHôamāǂui-i !nâs ge Namdebsa ge mî, surigu ai !gao!gaosa ǂkhawadīb ǁnaetisa mâsib ase īsa tsîn ǁîna ǁkhān a-i hoa-i ǀkha...

Namdeb supports anti-GBV efforts
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Namdeb supports anti-GBV efforts

Namdeb, in collaboration with stakeholders, recently hosted the Gender-Based Violence Pathways to Care Workshop in Oranjemund in its efforts to strengthen support systems to combat violence in the town. In a media statement, the diamond giant stated that gender-based violence is a pervasive issue, and that it will do its part to address it in...

Matengu trumpets Unam’s evolution
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Matengu trumpets Unam’s evolution

KEETMANSHOOP –University of Namibia (Unam) Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu said the tertiary institution has evolved over the years, responding to the needs of the country’s development agenda. “With its inception during 1992, the primary aim was to help and support nation-building,” he said. He was speaking at the university’s Keetmanshoop campus when it marked its...

Frederick wants farmers to diversify operations
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Frederick wants farmers to diversify operations

KEETMANSHOOP – IIKharas governor Aletha Frederick says there is a growing need for farmers to diversify, realign and modernise their operations, especially in the face of the ongoing drought that has ravaged farming activities countrywide. Speaking to farmers at the recent Resettlement Farmers’ Day in Keetmanshoop, she said she is pleased to see that resettled...

VP opens //Kharas home affairs’ office
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VP opens //Kharas home affairs’ office

KEETMANSHOOP – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said national documents are the pride of any nation, and should therefore only be issued to those who are entitled to have them.  This was part of her message to stakeholders during the inauguration of the //Kharas Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security office at the town on Friday. ...

NNN asks for//Kharas mandate back
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NNN asks for//Kharas mandate back

KEETMANSHOOP – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a Swapo star rally, appealed to the //Kharas electorate to give the control of the region back to the ruling party. She made this plea when addressing party members, supporters and sympathisers at a packed J Stephanus Sports Stadium on Saturday.  “The mission and message to the residents...

Frederick: Readathons foster a culture of reading, writing
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Frederick: Readathons foster a culture of reading, writing

KETMANSHOOP— //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has praised the recent readathon held in the region as a testament to the education fraternity’s collective commitment to fostering a culture of reading and writing among pupils. This was her view when she delivered the keynote address during a readathon held under the theme: ‘Read Namibia: Discovering the Strength...

Uutoni: Rural development to address migration
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Uutoni: Rural development to address migration

KEETMANSHOOP – Urban and Rural Development minister Erastus Uutoni said more efforts should be put in place to develop rural areas, as failing to do so will increase the migration of those citizens to urban areas.  He made this call to public and private sector stakeholders attending a Rural Development Annual Progress Review and Planning...

Namibians deserve access to justice – NNN
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Namibians deserve access to justice – NNN

HOACHANAS – Vice President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah said Namibians must all know that justice is an unlimited right.  Hence, the government must always strive to ensure that it is adequately provided throughout Namibia. She delivered this message in her keynote address when officially inaugurating the newly constructed periodical court in Hoachanas last week. “The right...