Street vending is a source of income for most Namibians, and as easy as it may look, the profession also has its obstacles. Suama Salom (28) and Lorence Edward (32) have made it their everyday way of life, and are grateful for each passing day.
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Road users urged to be vigilant on coastal roads
Erongo Regional Council chairperson Benitha Imbamba has called on residents and visitors enjoying time at the coast to exercise caution when travelling, and being mindful of the environment.
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Outreach programme delivers national documents to OVC
Reino Kampende, a father of four, expressed joy that his children had received identification cards and birth certificates for the first time through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security’s outreach programme that delivered national documents to hundreds of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Kavango East and West regions recently.
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Zambezi community recoups nearly extinct fish species
The Zambezi community in collaboration with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) and the fisheries ministry continues fighting to ensure the sustainability of protected fisheries areas to save those species threatened by over-harvesting.
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Oshana commander avails his car to fight crime
Amid calls for police to attend incident reports timeously, Oshana regional commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has made his designated vehicle available for use when there are no other vehicles.
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LPM petitions Namdeb’s modus operandi
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has made allegations that Namdeb management is engaged in various irregularities and unfair practices, ranging from workplace bullying, intimidation, harassment and victimisation of employees.
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Employees accuse employer of assault after theft
Three men were arrested on Sunday in Katima Mulilo for allegedly stealing from their employer. The three men – aged 21, 23 and 24 – were employed in the furniture section of local shop Cash and Carry.
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MEFT confiscates 18 pangolin skins
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins and 146 pangolin scales were confiscated from people between September and November this year.
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Parliament appeals for more patrols along border with Botswana
Parliament has recommended that the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs increase its border patrols along the shared border with neighbouring Botswana to prevent the wanton killings of innocent Namibians by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF).
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Blonde Act triumphant at fun day
A newly bought racehorse, Blonde Act, from Aminuis Racing won the 1 800-metre A-Division main race of the Naris Turf Club’s fun day that was held at Rehoboth on Saturday.