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Namibia faces festive season blood shortage
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Namibia faces festive season blood shortage

Chelva Wells The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) has called for urgent blood donations by Namibians to address critical shortages during the festive season. With demand peaking in December and January, NamBTS requires 200 units of whole blood daily to meet the country’s needs. Zita Tobin, Manager of Marketing and Donor Relations for NamBTS...

ACC sends 817 dockets to PG 
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ACC sends 817 dockets to PG 

RUNDU – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has referred 817 dockets to the Office of the Prosecutor, General for a decision on whether to prosecute or not.  This has resulted in 413 cases being concluded in criminal courts, while other cases are still pending a decision, or have been dealt with differently. “I must point out...

Bukalo’s financial woes mount 
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Bukalo’s financial woes mount 

BUKALO – The Bukalo Village Council is facing several financial challenges, including delayed third-party payments, salary issues and the suspension of medical aid contributions for employees.  Despite these obstacles, CEO Anna Sazita has reassured residents that they are working around the clock to address these concerns. “Our third-party service providers are a top priority, and...

Mbumba visit to cement Nam-Cuba ties 
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Mbumba visit to cement Nam-Cuba ties 

Namibia’s enduring friendship with Cuba will be further solidified with President Nangolo Mbumba’s visit to Havana. He is expected to be in Cuba tomorrow to open doors to new areas of cooperation, while reinforcing the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations. Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari told New Era yesterday that the President’s visit is not...

!Nami#Nus readies for emerging energy projects
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!Nami#Nus readies for emerging energy projects

KEETMANSHOOP – With the anticipated production of green hydrogen, coupled with the expected output from oil and gas deposits in the area in and around the !Nami#Nus constituency in the //Kharas region, a great need is projected for the provision of basic services.  This is as a significant influx of professional staff and job seekers...

Kupembona urges vigilance as road accidents surge
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Kupembona urges vigilance as road accidents surge

SWAKOPMUND – Erongo police commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona has expressed serious concern over the rising number of road accidents across Namibia. This follows the revelation of alarming national accident statistics during the launch of the annual Road Safety Campaign. In his remarks, he revealed that between 1 January and 31 December 2023, Namibia recorded 98 accidents,...

Farmers turn to drought-resistant crops
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Farmers turn to drought-resistant crops

SIBBINDA – Subsistence farmers in the Zambezi region who have started cultivating their fields have opted to plant drought-resistant crops such as millet (mahangu) and sorghum. Over the years, farmers in the region have largely been growing maize. However, due to the persistent drought situation, farmers are now shifting to growing crops that are drought-resistant...