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Omdel gets satellite office
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Omdel gets satellite office

HENTIES BAY – Residents of the Omdel informal settlement in Henties Bay and surrounding communities will no longer need to travel long distances to access municipal services, following the inauguration of a satellite office in Omdel. The municipality’s satellite office is part of the town’s efforts to enhance service delivery and accessibility for residents. During...

Awareness raised on mental illness stigma
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Awareness raised on mental illness stigma

OUTJO – Dr Adelinu Celestinus, a medical doctor at the Windhoek Central Hospital mental health care unit, has cautioned against the stigmatisation of mental illness.  He was speaking at a mental health and suicide prevention awareness campaign in Outjo on Monday. The event was themed ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’.  Celestinus spoke about mental illness...

‘Removal of illegal fences is lawful’
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‘Removal of illegal fences is lawful’

Zebaldt Ngaruka  EPUKIRO – Following the commencement of the removal of illegal fences in the Otjinene constituency’s Ondorozu village in Omaheke region, the chairperson of the Omaheke Communal Land board Elias Tutu Muundjua advises communities to cooperate with relevant authorities on the ground during the exercise.  The then-Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR)...

Namibia stands its ground on visa regime …as more countries come to the party
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Namibia stands its ground on visa regime …as more countries come to the party

Namibia will soon clear the status of about 10 countries which were previously placed on thelist of countries whose citizens required visas to enter Namibia. Government recently declared that Namibia will roll out similar visa requirements on citizens from countries that subject Namibians to stringent visa requirements before allowing entry into such countries. A total...

IPC defectors exercised their democratic right: Nashinge
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IPC defectors exercised their democratic right: Nashinge

RUNDU – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has responded to the resignation of six founding members from its Kavango East branch, with spokesperson Imms Nashinge saying they exercised their democratic right. Nashinge, who is also a Member of Parliament, made the statement in an interview yesterday, following the announcement of the resignations of Patrick...

NIP takes leap in R&D
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NIP takes leap in R&D

Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP)’s six new research centres of excellence (CoE) will reflect the real health challenges Namibians face, and produce real-world solutions. NIP CEO Kapena Tjombonde said as part of their research efforts, the decision to establish the centres was based on the demographics and challenges faced in the country....

Credible sources’ availabilitiy hinder GBV reporting
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Credible sources’ availabilitiy hinder GBV reporting

Broadcaster Elago Shitaatala said one of the biggest challenges facing journalists when reporting on gender-based violence (GBV) is finding credible and reliable sources. This is because survivors are not willing to share their stories out of fear of victimisation and stigmatisation. Shitaatala hosts the ‘In the Community With Elago’, a show that is aired on...

Namibian prisons house over 400 foreign inmates
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Namibian prisons house over 400 foreign inmates

There are 443 foreign inmates serving sentences in Namibian correctional facilities countrywide, while 12 are awaiting trial. This was revealed by Raphael Hamunyela, the head of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS). Hamunyela was responding to questions sent by New Era. He indicated that the crimes committed include murder, attempted murder, immigration offences, rape, robbery, stock theft,...

Hambyuka takes charge of Kavango East
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Hambyuka takes charge of Kavango East

RUNDU – Former National Assembly Swapo chief whip Hamunyera Hambyuka has hit the ground running in his new role as Kavango East governor.  Welcoming him to the hotseat, chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council Damian Maghambayi appealed to the inhabitants to unite and embrace the new era.  When the appointment was announced, some inhabitants...