Across southern Africa, thousands of girls still face the harsh reality of managing their periods with cow dung, toilet paper, tree leaves, and even sitting in dug-out holes. Despite some progress, period poverty continues to force young girls out of…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) has appointed Romeo Muyunda as its new corporate communications manager, effective 1 March 2025. Muyunda previously led communications at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, as well as the Ministry of Education.…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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THE Embassy of Japan and the World Food Programme (WFP) recently conducted a post-distribution monitoring visit to drought-affected communities in the Kunene region to assess the impact of commodity vouchers. The visit, led by Japan’s ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma,…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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THE Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia (MVA) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads as heavy rains continue to affect various parts of the country. In a statement issued yesterday, MVA chief executive Rosalia Martins-Hausiku…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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The untimely death of Jacob Hamutenya in a car accident on Sunday has left a deep void in the agricultural community. Hamutenya was the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency’s regional manager at Ongwediva Fresh Produce Hub. Former Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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Minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula has urged patients to report poor service and unprofessional behaviour at any health facilities countrywide. Shangula was speaking on Monday at the launch of the government’s new Customer Service Charter which aims…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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A woman (38) was allegedly gang-raped by three men at Outjo’s Damara Location on Sunday. Namibian Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the suspects were arrested, and police investigations continue. In a separate incident at Gobabis, a girl (14)…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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Windhoek residents woke up early on Saturday morning to catch municipal buses to Heroes’ Acre in Windhoek, where they will witness the burial of Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma. Among them was Emily Mbundu, a resident of Goreangab Dam, who…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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The government has announced designated pick-up points in Windhoek for the burial service of founding president Sam Nujoma. Mourners can access free public transport to the burial service, which is scheduled for Saturday, 1 March, with buses departing at 05h00.…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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The Motor Vehicle Fund (MVA) has urged motorists and road users to exercise caution and vigilance while using the roads during the regional memorial services and street processions for founding president Sam Nujoma. In a media statement released on Thursday…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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Executive director of education, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp yesterday announced that schools situated along the route of founding president Sam Nujoma’s procession in Windhoek today have been notified to close early. She said arrangements have been made in consultation…
Puyeipawa Nakashole
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Thousands of Windhoek residents lined the streets of the capital to witness the procession of founding president Sam Nujoma’s body on Thursday morning. People stood along Sam Nujoma Drive and several other streets in the city all the way to…
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