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Lillian Beresford

Lillian Beresford

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Ragnir was a protector – Swakopmund dog owner

The owner of the stolen and killed Swakopmund Rottweiler named Ragnir says her family felt safe around the beloved pet. Four people allegedly stole Ragnir from Catherine Titus’ yard at the town’s Matutura residential area on 1 February. The suspects…

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Okahandja needs N$1.2 million to move dumpsite

Okahandja deputy mayor Akser Aupindi says N$1.2 million is required to complete the relocation of the town’s dumpsite. This comes as residents living around the current site at Ekunde extensions 4 and 5 have been complaining about the health hazard…

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Nanso launches campaign to tackle education costs

The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) officially launched their ‘Access to Higher Education’ campaign at RIK Technical College in Windhoek yesterday. The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to fight for the universal right to pursue higher education, regardless of background or…

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MTC youth programme to inject start-ups with N$5 000

The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) says it is committed to empowering Namibia’s youth by equipping them with the skills and support to build sustainable businesses. The company has announced the continuation of its MTC4Life programme. Interested candidates will have until…

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Swakopmund SPCA calls for change in laws to protect dogs

Following the killing of Ragnir, a Rottweiler dog, to be sold as kapana meat, sending shockwaves through the community, the Tierschutzverein (SPCA) Swakopmund has spoken out against the way dogs are regarded in Namibian law.Tierschutzverein chairperson Desiree Nel highlights the…

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Swakopmund residents demand justice for slain dog

A crowd of dog lovers gathered outside the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning to support Catherine Titus, whose dog, Ragnar, was stolen, killed and sold as kapana. Meanwhile, the suspects appeared in court and were granted bail. The bail…

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One Economy media awards to empower editors, journalists

Befree Youth Campus senior social worker Pefimbo Shipunda says the One Economy Foundation Media Summit and Awards are aimed at empowering editors and journalists. She was speaking to Desert FM, adding that the event is to equip them with tools…

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Parliament resumes: Swapo chief whip pushes for action

Swapo chief whip in the National Assembly Hamunyera Hambyuka says the sitting of parliament on Wednesday would see their focus shift to issues that were not addressed. He was speaking to Desert FM on Wednesday, ahead of the first sitting…

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Trump’s aid withdrawal leaves Namibia’s LGBTQI+ community in the dark

In the wake of United States (US) president Donald Trump’s USAID funding freeze, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community in Namibia and other African countries fear the reversal of the progress they have…

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Calls to halt Harders Cup over missing prize money

Participants in the Lüderitz Harders Cup say no prize money has been paid out since the event last September. In spite of the tournament promising rewards of up to N$200 000, the second-largest prize for a football tournament in Namibia,…

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Mandatory dog training unenforceable – Windhoek Dog Club agrees

The Windhoek Dog Club on Thursday voiced their support for the Windhoek City Council’s decision to not approve proposed ‘dog tax’ regulations. The proposed regulations would have legally enforced proper behaviour in dogs, but found heavy opposition by a number…

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