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Allexer Namundjembo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said it is assessing shortfalls in the implementation of a fire management strategy for protected areas following devastating wildfires in Etosha National Park.  Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel said in a media statement on Wednesday that corrective measures will be considered once the assessment is complete. She said the evaluation also aims to determine the extent of damage caused by the fires, including possible wildlife casualties.  Daniel said the process may take several days.  The ministry said following an aerial assessment conducted on Tuesday, no active fires were detected inside…

Renthia Kaimbi The minister of urban and rural development, James Sankwasa, has called an urgent meeting with all Erongo regional councillors this Friday. The meeting will involve all regional councillors, chief regional officer Mupenzeni Ntelamo, and regional heads of the three political parties represented in the council. Sankwasa raised concern in a formal letter to Erongo governor Natalia Goagoses, warning that the council’s inaction is undermining accountability. “The inactivity of the regional council to take corrective measures therefore violates the code of conduct governing the expected good conduct of regional councillors,” the letter states. Sankwasa linked the council’s defiance of…

Allexer Namundjembo Food poisoning that affected 33 learners at Maria Mwengere Secondary School in Rundu was linked to contaminated water in the school hostel.  The minister of education, Sanet Steenkamp, told parliament on Tuesday.  In August, learners at the school fell ill after eating leftover macaroni and sausages served for dinner.  Soon after, they reported stomach pains, vomiting, headaches, and weakness.  Two learners were admitted to intensive care, while others were hospitalised for treatment and observation. Steenkamp said an investigation by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health confirmed that the hostel’s water supply was unsafe.  She said inspectors…

Allexer Namundjembo The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has confirmed that former Lüderitz mayor Philipus Balhao has officially joined the party as an ordinary member, but his candidacy in the upcoming local and regional elections has not yet been decided. Speculation has been growing in Lüderitz that Balhao could be fielded as one of the party’s candidates.  LPM has stressed that such decisions lie strictly within its constitutional structures. LPM deputy spokesperson William Minnie told Windhoek Observer yesterday that while Balhao’s membership is confirmed, the question of his candidacy is for the leadership to determine.  “Membership is one thing, but being…