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Swartbooi authority anoints new chief
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Swartbooi authority anoints new chief

Auleria Wakudumo The Swartbooi Traditional Authority has designated Charles Williams as their new chief following Daniel Luipert’s retirement last Friday. The event took place on Saturday at Fransfontein in the Kunene region. Speaking at the coronation ceremony, the chairperson for the Council of Traditional Leaders, Chief Emmanuel /Gaseb, stated that by conducting a smooth transition...

‘District hospital a reality, not a dream’
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‘District hospital a reality, not a dream’

Chelva Wells  Health minister Kalumbi Shangula has seemingly taken a dig at naysayers for casting aspersion over the construction of the Windhoek District Hospital.  Since Namibia’s independence, the government has made significant investments in primary health care, bringing over 76% of the population within a 10-kilometre radius of health facilities with skilled personnel. This was...

APP to reintroduce colleges of education
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APP to reintroduce colleges of education

RUNDU – President of the All People’s Party Ambrosius Kumbwa stated that if elected into power, his party would reintroduce colleges of education. He made the statement during the official launch of his party’s manifesto, held at the Dr Romanus Kampungu Secondary School Sports Stadium on Saturday.  He criticised the country’s education system, claiming it...

/Gaseb: Don’t conflate traditional matters with politics
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/Gaseb: Don’t conflate traditional matters with politics

FRANSFONTEIN – Council of Traditional Leaders chairperson Immanuel /Gaseb has said traditional matters and political affiliation should not be conflated. Speaking at the official coronation ceremony of Charles Otto William /Uirab of the Swartbooi Traditional Authority on Saturday, /Gaseb emphasised the difference between politics, customary law and its responsibilities. “I, therefore, call upon traditional communities...

Three new executive directors appointed
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Three new executive directors appointed

Secretary to Cabinet, George Simataa on Monday announced the appointment of three new executive directors at government ministries and agencies. The appointments take effect on 1 November 2024. Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, who was the deputy executive director in the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade, is now the executive director in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty...

Women can enhance community policing – Frederick
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Women can enhance community policing – Frederick

KEETMANSHOOP – Women in uniform bring unique insights and approaches that enhance community policing efforts and improve public trust, //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has said. Speaking as she officiated the induction workshop of the Namibian Police women’s network focal point persons on Monday, Frederick said it appeared the public has lost trust in men and...

Youth urged to embrace agriculture 
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Youth urged to embrace agriculture 

Charles Ndeumane Omusati governor Erginus Endjala says the youth possess the physical energy and brain power required to succeed in farming. He said he does not understand why most young people do not recognise the opportunities and financial potential in agriculture. “Young people have a belief that farming is for the elderly, but in fact,...

NDSF attains ICSD membership 
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NDSF attains ICSD membership 

The Namibian Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) attained its full membership status with the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) over the weekend at a congress held in Paris, France. The ICSD 51st Congress, which celebrated 100 years of the Deaflympics, was held in Paris, France, from 3 to 6 October.  The congress featured...

Oonakudengwa kondalu va pewa omalukalwa opakafimbo
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Oonakudengwa kondalu va pewa omalukalwa opakafimbo

Auleria Wakudumo  Elelo lodoolopa yaWalvis Bay ola dika eetenda mbali dakula okukwafela pakafimbo ovanhu ava va ninga oihakanwa yomundilo. Ovakwashiwana ova teelelwa va kale monhele omo fiyo 11 Kotoba 2024 manga tava kongo omakwafo okumona omalukalwa amwe.  Ovakwashiwana ova pewa yo omatalashe, oikumbafa noilikwafifo imwe ya wedwa po, va pewa ko Round Table. Twaloloka Aid...

Iipotha yuufuthi wiimuna yi li 208 ya lopotwa mOmusati
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Iipotha yuufuthi wiimuna yi li 208 ya lopotwa mOmusati

Charles Ndeumane Uufuthi wiimuna onkene wa uka pombanda moshitopolwa shaMusati, nopolisi otayi ti ope na ekwatathano pokati kAanamibia nAaangola mboka taya kutha ombinga muufuthi wiimuna. Oshiwike sha zi ko ngoloneya gwoshitopolwa shaMusati Erginus Enandja okwa lombwele onzonkundana ndjika kutya uufuthi wiimuna owo wumwe womiimbuluma mbyoka tayi dhana onkandangala moshitopolwa shaMusati na kapu na endhidhiliko lyokushuna...