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N$6.5b to buffer hunger, poverty
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N$6.5b to buffer hunger, poverty

In an attempt to unchain the most destitute from the yoke of poverty, the government is set to spend over N$100 million to feed around 29 000 marginalised communities’ households in the current financial year.

AG pokes holes in food bank
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AG pokes holes in food bank

After reviewing the roll-out and management of one of President Hage Geingob’s flagship poverty eradication programmes, the food bank, auditor general Junias Kandjeke found several shortcomings, including a complete disregard for the country’s procurement laws.

MICT, Impact  Tank to create tech opportunities
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MICT, Impact Tank to create tech opportunities

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Impact Tank Analysis Foundation yesterday inked a deal to collaborate on creating transformative, self-sustaining, digital programmes to accelerate employment in the digital and technology space.

Ovitoto looks to Von Bach for relief
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Ovitoto looks to Von Bach for relief

The Ovitoto settlement in the Omatako constituency continues to face acute water disruptions in most villages – and in recent years, the situation has been worsened by the country’s perennial droughts and depleting underground water reservoirs. 

Aweh claimant seeks MTC interdict
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Aweh claimant seeks MTC interdict

A Keetmanshoop resident is asking the High Court to temporarily put a stop to the simultaneous use of multiple Aweh products offered by Mobile Telecommunications Company while his suit for compensation is being dealt with.