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Martin Endjala Swakop Uranium's social responsibility foundation last week donated N$100,000 towards the construction of the Nossobville Primary School's hall in Gobabis, showcasing its commitment to education and childhood development. The N$100, 000 to the Nossobville school is aimed at the school's hall renovation project. After the school took the initiative to renovate the hall through parent and community members' monthly monetary contributions. Swakop Uranium then decided to come on board to support the commendable efforts of the community to complete the project for the benefit of all. At the handover ceremony held at the school in Gobabis, Percy McCallum,…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja A 22-year-old Namibian woman named Claudia Kambanza died in the city of Hull in England, United Kingdom after sustaining fatal stab wounds. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of 26 January 2024, has led to a murder investigation, with a 28-year-old Namibian man, Mateus Johannes, now in custody and facing charges of murder. According to Humberside Police, officers were called to Hinderwell Street around 03h00 after reports emerged that a woman had been stabbed. Despite efforts by medical professionals, Kambanza succumbed to her injuries shortly after being taken to the hospital. The police have revealed that…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Commissioner-General Raphael Tuhafeni Hamunyela recently oversaw the launch of the Community Service Orders (CSO) program at the Karasburg Magistrates’ Court and Ariamsvlei Periodical Court. This initiative marks a significant step in justice reform. A review of data from the 2020/2021 to 2022/2023 financial years revealed that 62 offenders breached their release conditions over the past three years. Of these, 33 individuals (53 percent) committed new offences, leading to 31 rearrests, while tewo remain at large. The remaining 29 individuals (47%) violated their conditions due to repeated absenteeism, resulting in 20 rearrests and 9 still at large. Hamunyela emphasized…

Niël Terblanché Marginalized communities in Namibia, particularly nomadic groups, are facing severe difficulties in receiving essential food aid. Rebekka Namwandi, the Deputy Director of marginalized communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, reiterated the challenges in distributing food parcels to these communities. She added that the nomadic lifestyle of some communities has hindered the effective allocation and delivery of food assistance. In light of these challenges, Namwandi stressed the importance of utilizing various communication channels, including radio broadcasts, to inform these communities about the availability of food parcels. However, she also acknowledged the limitations of…

Niël Terblanché The Meat Board of Namibia is undergoing a significant transformation, including a change of name, to broaden its scope and responsibilities. The organization, historically focused on meat and related products, is expanding to include poultry and dairy, necessitating a new identity. The revised name, the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPB), or more concisely, Livestock Products Namibia (LPN), reflects this wider mandate. This change is not just in name but also in function. Livestock Products Namibia will henceforth oversee a more diverse range of animal products, including dairy, hides, and various livestock such as sheep, goats,…