… Communities lack access to drinking water amid political parties promising free water and global funding for projects “People have been suffering for years.” Clemence Hinanifa of the Otjimbingwe Farmers’ Association says the lack of water at his village has…
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Namibia launched tight import inspection controls to improve its capacity to detect and prevent substandard food products from entering the local market on Tuesday. The initiative, a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Namibian Standards Institution…
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The Shotokan Karate Academy Swakopmund (JSKA Namibia) recently recognised the achievements of its karateka across all levels. From children to seasoned campaigners, the dojo has consistently showcased excellence at national and international events throughout the year. Sensei Valdemar Swart, the…
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Political analyst Joseph Diescho has accused vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of allowing Fishrot-tainted individuals to speak at her election campaigns. “Yet she expects people to believe things will be different when she is elected president. This is a lack of…
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A parliamentary standing committee has proposed the creation of a naval base at the Kunene River. The National Council standing committee on agriculture, environment and natural resources says this is to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. In a…
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Well known Okalongo businessman Josua ‘Ketu’ Mwetupunga has resigned from his position as regional coordinator in the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Mwetupunga confirmed to The Namibian that he resigned from IPC on Wednesday and has rejoined Swapo. He cited…
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Residents and businesses at Swakopmund are facing a water supply crisis due to a pipeline break in the Omdel-Swakopmund water supply system. This was announced by the Swakopmund Municipality on Wednesday.The disruption has left the town reliant on limited reserves…
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A boy (4) has died of a suspected snake bite at Otumue village near Uis.The boy, identified by the police as Joseph Ndumentu, was bitten while sleeping on Tuesday.Erongo police spokesperson chief inspector Ileni Shapumba says Joseph’s father reported that…
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Three dogs died and a woman was hospitalised after a swarm of bees launched an attack at Kramersdorp, Swakopmund, on Saturday. Several other people and pets were also injured during the attack. A woman who prefers not to be named…
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Former Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement chairperson for the Omusati region, Saara Iiyenda, has rejoined Swapo.Iiyenda was welcomed back to the ruling party by Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa during a rally at Oshikuku on Sunday.Speaking to The Namibian on Monday,…
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Swapo has recorded run away victories in the //Kharas region during the special voting. Special voting for the Namibia Defence Force, Correctional Services, and Namibian Police force took place at three polling points in ǃNamiǂNûs, Oranjemund, and Keetmanshoop Urban on…
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The construction of a N$60 million emergency response and traffic management centre at Arandis kicked off yesterday. The Arandis Emergency Response and Traffic Management Centre’s groundbreaking ceremony was held at the B2 highway entrance to the town. Erongo governor Neville…
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