Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare Doreen Sioka has urged communities to allow children to be children, while calling on Namibian children to say no to harmful practices affecting them.
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Namibia acquires N$2.3 billion loan
Namibia acquired a loan of N$2.3 billion from the African Development Bank to co-finance the second phase of Namibia’s governance and economic recovery support programme (GERSP II).
Race for Ombara Otjitambi heats up
Two politicians and an academic are set to compete for the position of Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) paramount chief (PC).
Over 600 fishermen unemployed again
The Cavema Joint Venture has accused the Namibia Fishing Industries and Fishermen Workers Union of being responsible for the resignation of over 600
fishermen.
Police commissioner allegedly bumps pedestrian to death
A senior police officer is expected to appear in court today on charges of culpable homicide and drunken driving.
Data crucial for planning – Frederick
//Kharas governor Aletha Frederick said whenever you plan without data, you will either fail or not reach your set objectives.
Isaacks takes issue with diamond name
//Kharas regional council chairperson, Joseph Isaacks has once again openly and publicly denounced the naming, to Egumbo Star, of the recently discovered 15.06 carat diamond in the south of the country.
Angolan minors scrounge in bins for food
Angolan children as young as five years are roaming the streets of various northern towns, begging for food, selling wooden items and sleeping in unsafe places.
Diescho decries genocide seminar snub
Exiled Namibian academic Joseph Diescho has expressed disappointment at not being given the opportunity to speak at a conference, held in Germany, co-organised by Unam.
Malaria remains major killer globally
SADC Elimination-8 ambassador and former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi says malaria remains a major killer disease globally.









