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Two major water infrastructure projects completed in Erongo

Two critical water infrastructure projects in the Erongo region have been commissioned and completed. The projects are the Henties Bay extension and upgrade phase 1 and the Kuiseb-collector 2-Swakopmund pipeline replacement phase 3. The projects are part of the drive…

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Namibia committed to ending HIV-AIDS by 2030

MINISTER of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula says Namibia has made progress in the fight against HIV-AIDS. He says the government is committed to ending HIV-AIDS by 2030. Shangula said this in a speech delivered on his behalf at…

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Bordeaux show power while under-strength South African teams wilt

French side Bordeaux-Begles made it two straight wins in the Champions Cup with a 40-19 victory over Irish province Ulster on Saturday to top the powerful Pool 1, with Leicester climbing to second by mauling the second-string Sharks 56-17 English…

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SA reigns supreme at Africa Netball Champs

South Africa achieved a historic double victory at the 2024 Africa Netball Cup played in Swakopmund, Namibia,, with both the Spar Proteas and the men’s team crowned champions on Saturday at the at the MTC Dome. The Spar Proteas showcased…

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Traffic Crackdown: 148 000 motorists risk arrest ahead of Christmas

The Namibian Police say approximately 148 000 drivers are facing arrest for various traffic violations countrywide as the festive season approaches. Traffic division commissioner Petrus Swartz yesterday said this translates to about N$170.8 million in outstanding traffic fines nationally. He…

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Omusati in dire need of special needs school

Residents living with disabilities want the government to construct a special needs school in the Omusati region. Omusati governor Erginus Endjala says people living with disabilities in the region have no public school exclusively for those with special needs, despite…

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Government greenlights N$16 billion healthcare revamp in Namibia

The Cabinet has approved a Health System Strengthening proposal for over N$16 billion to improve access to healthcare. This was confirmed in a statement by the health ministry during the observance of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, under the theme:…

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Namibia reduces mother-to-child HIV transmission to 3.8%

Namibia is the first African country to reduce the transmission of HIV from mother to child from 13.4% to about 3.8% in a period of 10 years. Speaking to Desert FM recently, health ministry executive director Ben Nangombe said the…

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Activists want social media usage regulated to curb abuse

Activist in Namibia feel there is a need for legislation to regulate the use of social media to deal with cyber bullying. Human rights activist Linda Baumann says Namibia needs a legislative and policy framework on social media usage. This…

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