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Malaria cases spike in northern regions
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Malaria cases spike in northern regions

ONGWEDIVA – A total of 23 people died of malaria since October last year, while some 4 356 cases were recorded in the Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto and Oshana regions since October 2024. Dr Odon Nkongolo, the chief medical officer in Ohangwena, said the cumulative malaria cases in the region reached 3 055, with 1 462 cases...

Govt boosts education sector
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Govt boosts education sector

Government, through the Ministry of Basic Education, Arts and Culture, has injected more than N$10 billion into capital projects in the education sector over the last 10 years.  The funds, which total N$10 107 312 000, were used to build schools, refurbish dilapidated structures, and other infrastructure projects. Several other projects are expected to be...

Namibia honours liberation hero Amunyela
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Namibia honours liberation hero Amunyela

President Nangolo Mbumba described the late Sacky Amunyela as a patriot whose unwavering commitment to justice, equality and liberty defined his extraordinary journey.  The President made these remarks yesterday when Namibia bid a solemn farewell to Amunyela, a veteran of the country’s liberation struggle. He was buried in Onayena in the Oshikoto region.   The...

Langer Heinrich Mine ramps up operations
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Langer Heinrich Mine ramps up operations

SWAKOPMUND – The Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) is set to reach full-scale mining operations by 2026, with a target to produce six million pounds (2.7 million kg) of uranium annually.  The mine, situated in the Erongo region, resumed production in March 2024, marking a major milestone for Paladin Energy, the majority owner with a 75%...

School transfers prohibited in Opuwo
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School transfers prohibited in Opuwo

Uakutura Kambaekua  OPUWO – Opuwo circuit education inspector Naftali Uusiku said learners enrolled in schools where all grades are offered will not be allowed to switch schools.This policy is designed to maintain stability within schools by ensuring that enrolled pupils remain at their schools. It allows for better allocation of spaces and support for newcomers.Uusiku’s...

Governor aggrieved by GBV cases
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Governor aggrieved by GBV cases

ONHELEIWA – The Omusati region has recorded 440 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) since January last year. This record places it as the fifth region with the highest number of GBV cases in Namibia. In the 2023/24 financial year, the Namibian Police recorded 4 814 GBV cases across all 14 regions.  The Khomas region had...

Over N$50m linked to illegal mining frozen
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Over N$50m linked to illegal mining frozen

Namibian and South African authorities seized millions of dollars from eight Namibian bank accounts linked to alleged illegal coal mining in the Carolina area of South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. More than N$52.5 million was confiscated which authorities say were the proceeds of, or were used to engage in illegal mining. The seizure was made by...

Reho Spa closure irks residents 
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Reho Spa closure irks residents 

Chelva Wells Rehoboth residents are becoming increasingly frustrated by the continued closure of the Reho Spa Recreational Resort since 2011 after it fell into disrepair. The facility was transferred to the Rehoboth Town Council from the State-owned Namibia Wildlife Resorts in 2024 and has been undergoing major renovations since. According to local media reports last...

Meatco’s troubles linger
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Meatco’s troubles linger

The Meat Corporation of Namibia last week resolved to show CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji the door, defying a Cabinet directive that his services be retained. In the directive dated 23 July 2024, Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa communicated Cabinet’s desire, and directed finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi to ensure that Mushokabanji goes nowhere. “Cabinet directs the Ministry...

Mbumba hints of Algeria support at AU summit
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Mbumba hints of Algeria support at AU summit

President Nangolo Mbumba has assured Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune that he would give careful consideration to that country’s request for support for its candidacy at the upcoming African Union Summit next month.  Mohamed Meziane, Algeria’s minister of communication and special envoy, yesterday paid a courtesy call on Mbumba to ganner support for Algeria’s campaign for...