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More rain relief on the way
Namibians rejoiced at the weekend, when the extreme heat and dry conditions gripping the country were finally interrupted by some much-needed rain. And promising rain conditions are being predicted...
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Human rights is about the refugees
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for global action to protect and promote fundamental freedoms, in order to stop war and bloodshed that is causing millions to flee their homes....
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42% of Namibians go hungry
While expressing his shock that 42% of Namibians are malnourished, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare Minister Zephania Kameeta says that hunger should be treated like a national emergency, just...
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Resettled farmers called to account
Deputy Minister of Land Reform, Bernadus Swartbooi says it is high time for the ministry to work out a plan on how long people resettled on farms should be helped. A frustrated Swartbooi said this...
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Brakwater turns into warzone
Not only are Brakwater plot owners up during the wee hours of the morning, because of frequent gunshots, they are also standing guard to make sure they are not robbed blind for the umpteenth time,...
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Uncertainty continues to dog FlyAfrica
Passengers booked with flyafrica.com have been left in the lurch, amid flight cancellations and uncertainty over whether ticketholders will be able to fly over the holiday period. Last month, FlyAfrica...
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Shanghala bribery claims refuted
Confidential government documents have revealed that media reports of collusion between Attorney-General Sacky Shanghala and businessman Paulo Shipoke - involving an alleged N$3 million bribe - are...
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Striking fishermen interdicted from inciting others
Fishermen on strike in Lüderitz and Walvis Bay have been interdicted by the Labour Court from inciting others to join their protest action. This follows allegations by 12 affected fishing companies...
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Shoprite Checkers hearing postponed
The mass disciplinary hearing of more than 180 Shoprite Checkers employees has been postponed until early next year, after the company’s first witness fell sick. Uno Katjipuka, who is the workers’...
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Queen’s decade-long rule celebrated
Queen Martha Mwadinomho Kristiaan Nelumbu says she cannot believe it has already been ten years since she was chosen to succeed her late uncle Kornelius Mwetupunga Shelungu, as leader of the Oukwanyama...
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Margaret grabs top National Council post
Mensah-Williams was yesterday nominated unopposed to take over from Swapo stalwart Asser Kapere. She has served as vice-chairperson, after joining the National Council as Khomasdal North Constituency...
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Miss Namibia dressed by SA designers at Miss World
Miss Namibia Steffi Van Wyk, who is competing at the Miss World pageant in China, will wear at least four outfits made by South African fashion designers. At least three of Steffi’s gowns were designed...
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Rain no blessing to the homeless
While many are celebrating the arrival of much-needed rainfall to Namibia’s drought-stricken shores, the homeless and destitute in the Windhoek are finding no joy in the supposed showers of blessing....
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Diescho’s Dictum leaves him jobless
After serving only two years as the head of the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (Nipam), Professor Joseph Diescho was yesterday shown the door, allegedly because of his weekly...
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Speaking yesterday during the sentencing of the men found guilty of high treason, murder and attempted murder in connection with secession attempt on 2 August 1999, Hoff said the conduct of law...
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Negonga, Iita block govornment
Former permanent secretaries Erastus Negonga and Joseph Iita have obtained a court order interdicting and restraining government from permanently filling their posts. This follows them obtaining an...
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Political figures named in poaching
At least two ministers, a current MP and a former MP, as well as the head of a northern traditional authority are mentioned as “kingpins” involved in rhino and elephant poaching in the Etosha National...
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