A massive operation by farmers and the police, aimed at eradicating stock theft in Omaheke region, is yielding results after close to 100 stolen cattle were recovered on Wednesday in the Otjombinde constituency.
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2020-05-222024-04-30Front Page News
Geingob pardons over 1 000 petty offenders
A presidential pardon will see 1 023 petty crime offenders set free next month. The offenders will gain their freedom after being pardoned by President Hage Geingob in commemoration of the 30th independence anniversary.
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2020-05-222024-04-30Front Page News
Shangula urges calm amid virus concerns
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said there was no need for panic as the country has been able to stave off community transmission of Covid-19.
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2020-05-222024-04-30Front Page News
BoN bans quick-buck WhatsApp Stokvel
The Bank of Namibia has strongly advised the public to avoid investing in pyramid schemes such as the R200 WhatsApp Stokvel, saying anyone who participates in the scheme is liable for criminal sanctions.
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2020-05-222024-05-07National
Budget: Govt could boost ailing sectors… economists propose another EIG to stimulate growth
Economists expect a substantial increase in the resource allocation towards the social sectors and have even suggested another emergency income grant (EIG) to stimulate economic growth when finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi tables his first national budget next week.
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2020-05-222024-05-07National
PDM slams 15% taxi, bus fare hike
The temporary hike in bus and taxi fares by the Road Transportation Board (RTB) recently has not been well received by the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), who want the hike to be reconsidered.
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2020-05-222024-04-30Front Page News
Trial of sodomy accused ex-hostel caretaker deferred
The trial of a former hostel superintendent, accused of raping 10 boys at an Otjiwarongo school, is scheduled to continue in September with or without his lawyer.
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2020-05-222024-05-07National
NGO empowers Hardap community
The inhabitants of Omomas in the Hardap region are striving to become self-sufficient with the help from Pro Namibian Children.
This non-governmental organisation has established a community gardening project in the hopes of improving food security amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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2020-05-222024-05-07Youth Corner
Zambezi youth to spearhead Covid-19 campaign
The national youth response to Covid-19 campaign was launched in the Zambezi region recently.
It was started the Zambezi Regional Youth Forum in order to capacitate the youth in that region to play a role on informing residents about coronavirus that leads to Covid-19.
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2020-05-222024-05-07Focus
Star of the Week – Bience Gawanas
Our Star of the Week is no other than our very own Bience Gawanas who was last week elected to the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) board of trustees for the next three years.