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Mercy Karuuombe

Mercy Karuuombe


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Competition body grants 90-day extension in exclusive safari deal probe

The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), has granted a 90-day extension to the tourism company Ultimate Safaris and three communal conservancies under investigation for alleged anti-competitive conduct.In a statement issued…

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Malaria reinfection cases on the rise in Zambezi

The Zambezi regional health directorate has urged residents to continue taking preventative measures after malaria treatment to avoid being infected again. The region has reported about 1891 new cases this week, bringing the total malaria cases to 15 371, 14…

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Henties Bay municipality opens satellite office at Omdel

Residents of Henties Bay’s Omdel informal settlement and surrounding communities will no longer need to travel long distances to access municipal services. This follows the inauguration of a satellite office at Omdel as part of the town’s efforts to improve…

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Erongo council divided over no confidence motion against chairperson

A motion of no confidence against Erongo Regional Council management committee chairperson and Arandis constituency councillor Benitha Imbamba has divided the seven councillors. The motion, which also seeks to remove her as chairperson, was tabled by Independent Patriots for Change…

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Heated debate in National Assembly over proposed committee amendments

A heated debate erupted in the National Assembly (NA) yesterday following a motion tabled by Swapo member Philipus Katamelo proposing the inclusion of 10 members to the selection committee on parliamentary procedures. He suggested amendments to Rule 2 of the…

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Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Swapo delegates to honour fallen presidents

Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged party delegates to honour the late presidents to the best of their ability. Nandi-Ndaitwah said this during the party’s extraordinary congress in Windhoek on Saturday. Former president Hage Geingob died on 4 February…

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Ouwe vongushu yeemiliyona N$40 ova monika koNamdia

EHANGANO lokulandifa okawe ledina Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) ola ti kutya opolifi oya mona po ouwe vongushu yeemiliyona N$40.6 konima yomunyeka weemiliyona dihapu oo kwa li wa ningilwa ehangano muJanuali. Konima efimbo lile lokafilu kenyenye ka landula oshiningwanima, ehangano okwa…

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OceanX scientist urges caution in oil and gas exploration off Namibian coast

United States-based marine scientist Vincent Pieribone has warned against the risks of pollution and overexploitation of Namibia’s offshore ecosystem due to oil and gas exploration, fishing and diamond mining activities. Pieribone, who serves as the co-CEO and chief science officer…

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City of Windhoek honours Nujoma’s legacy

Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja has called on residents to honour the legacy of founding president Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma by embracing unity, resilience and hard work. Larandja made the remarks during the ordinary council meeting held at the council chambers on…

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Man arrested for alleged rape in Oshikoto region

A man (37) has been arrested for allegedly raping his nieces aged nine and seven in the Omuthiya constituency in the Oshikoto region. Oshikoto police crime investigations coordinator deputy commissioner Titus Ekandjo said the alleged rapes occurred Friday night. Ekandjo…

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//Kharas Swapo members remember founding president

The governor of the //Kharas region, Aletha Frederick, said late founding president Sam Nujoma’s contribution on Namibian history has left an indelible mark. Frederick said Dr. Nujoma’s courageous leadership during the struggle against apartheid paved the way for Namibia’s independence…

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