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Thousands of Nigerians rallied against soaring living costs on Tuesday as the worst economic crisis in a generation leaves many struggling to buy food.

The Ondangwa Town Council has commenced with the electrification of 153 houses in the Omahenene informal area.

Lawmaker Maximalliant Katjimune of the Popular Democratic Movement said around 70% of small and medium enterprises are estimated to fail almost immediately upon commencement of operations. 

Lucia Bopoto, a creative copywriter and brand communication strategist, has embarked on a new journey as a cancer awareness advocate following her diagnosis of breast cancer, just like her father.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), through the Global Cancer Observatory (GCO), recently announced that prostate cancer is Namibia’s leading malignancy.

Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi stunned friends and foe yesterday when he unveiled a N$100.1 billion national budget. The budget represents an increase of 12.4% from the revised estimates of the preceding year.

Kavango East governor, Bonifatius Wakudumo has expressed dismay and lack of trust in the authorities who he said have failed to prove suspected food poisoning incidents in the region, including the Kayova village incident where 16 people from one homestead died in May last year.

While State pension grant recipients might not have received the major increase they hoped for the Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to provide support the most vulnerable members of society through a boost in social safety nets’ expenditure.

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced the termination of certificates and deregistration of three political parties and six political associations for infringing on the Electoral Act, and failing to inform the commission of their intention to remain registered. 

Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive officer Rolf Hansen has called for increased investment in palliative care, highlighting Namibia’s critical need for comprehensive end-of-life support.