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Nandi-Ndaitwah assesses floods impact 
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Nandi-Ndaitwah assesses floods impact 

Auleria Wakudumo  Festus Hamalwa  ETUNDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said government will continue to ensure that affected Namibians receive essential assistance, including food aid, medical care, toilets and shelter.  She expressed her admiration for those government representatives working tirelessly to support those displaced by the floods.  The President made these remarks on Saturday while visiting...

Seal value-addition factory for Henties 
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Seal value-addition factory for Henties 

HENTIES BAY – A multi-million-dollar project that is set to be a long-term solution for Namibia’s growing seal population, is set to make its entry at the coastal town of Henties Bay.  The landmark biotechnology development valued at over N$250 million is set to transform the town, offering job-creation and a long-term solution to the...

Soup kitchen restores lost hope 
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Soup kitchen restores lost hope 

 Paulina Ndalikokule  GAVA – Alphonsina Kanyanga, a malnourished one-year-old from Gava village in Mpungu constituency, has gained weight since the Gava Soup Kitchen opened a month ago.  Kanyanga weighed only 6.5 kilogrammes at nine months when Catholic AIDS Action, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), recognised her as malnourished, along with 171 other...

Nandi-Ndaitwah mourns the passing of Pope Francis
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Nandi-Ndaitwah mourns the passing of Pope Francis

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary leader who served the world with compassion, courage, and integrity.​ In a statement issued yesterday following the pope’s death, Nandi-Ndaitwah said humanity had lost a strong spiritual leader who will be remembered for his dedication to helping...

Erongo chair preaches accountability
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Erongo chair preaches accountability

SWAKOPMUND – Newly elected Erongo Regional Council chairperson Florian Donatus has pledged to fast-track development and prioritise service delivery, transparency and accountability across the region. Donatus held his first media engagement on Wednesday afternoon where he said he was determined to restore efficiency to the regional administration. “It is with a profound sense of duty...

Tses youth strive to defy odds 
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Tses youth strive to defy odds 

TSES… Despite facing unemployment and a lack of training and self-development opportunities, the younger generation in Tses village, situated 80km north of Keetmanshoop, refuse to give up hope.  Marcel Eiseb, chairperson of the Tses Youth Group, told New Era that they have to find all kinds of other avenues to keep themselves busy as a...

Ruacana waterfalls an Easter hit 
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Ruacana waterfalls an Easter hit 

RUACANA – The Ruacana waterfalls in Omusati region, attracted thousands of visitors over the Easter weekend, as they flocked to the breathtaking site to soak in the beauty of nature. Laughter filled the air as families gathered, roasting juicy chunks of meat as they shared joyful moments. Ruacana Falls is on the Kunene River in...

Tses keeps head above water 
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Tses keeps head above water 

TSES… Julian Christiaan, the man in charge of affairs at the Tses Village Council, said although most local authorities are currently swimming through stormy waters of economic hardship, they remain optimistic that the economic situation here can improve through proper planning and strategies. This was his view when interviewed by New Era about the affairs...

PDM pokes holes in agriculture budget
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PDM pokes holes in agriculture budget

Zebaldt Ngaruka  The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) McHenry Venaani said the N$2.6 billion allocated to the agriculture ministry is inadequate for a country that is importing the majority of its food. Namibia imports a significant amount of food, particularly from South Africa, and relies heavily on imports for processed agricultural products. In...

Animals take over northern towns
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Animals take over northern towns

Auleria Wakudumo  Ongwediva – Residents of Ongwediva and Oshakati have voiced growing frustration over the increasing number of animals, particularly cattle, pigs and dogs roaming freely through the streets and residential areas.  Some homeowners say the situation has worsened over recent months, with animals not only wandering the streets, but also sleeping in front of...