KEETMANSHOOP RESIDENTS QUESTION LPM COUNCIL DECISION

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Residents of Keetmanshoop have questioned the legality of the Landless People's Movement's decision to withdraw former Mayor Melody Swartbooi as its representative on the Keetmanshoop Town Council.

The withdrawal resulted in Swartbooi losing her mayor position.

RAUL CASTRO MARKS 95TH BIRTHDAY

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Former Cuban President Raul Castro today celebrates his 95th birthday against the backdrop of ever-increasing pressure from the United States government, underlined by a US Department of Justice indictment. 

OPPOSITION REJECTS LAND BILL

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During yesterday's session of the National Assembly, members of the opposition expressed resistance toward the proposed Land Bill, stating that they cannot approve it in its current form.

ABIY AHMED ALLEGES ELECTION INTERFERENCE

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed cast his ballot in Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, on Monday, warning of alleged interference in the national election by external forces.

SHANINGWA VOWS ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION

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Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has stated that Namibia will attain economic emancipation.

Shaningwa was speaking during the party's belated birthday anniversary celebrations at Ongenga in the Ohangwena Region.

NATIONAL COUNCIL ACCUSES ASSEMBLY OF DELAYING LAWS

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Members of the National Council have accused the National Assembly of using delaying tactics in passing laws aimed at benefiting the public.

This was during the discussions on the budget allocation towards the National Assembly, with an amount of N$416.5 million.

TSHISEKEDI HINTS AT POSSIBLE THIRD TERM

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DRC President Felix Tshisekedi hinted at a potential third term “if people want me” during a World Press Freedom Day event in Kinshasa.

“I haven’t sought a third term, but if the people want me to have one, I will accept it,” he said.

ISAACKS DENIES LPM MISCONDUCT CLAIMS

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Suspended Landless People's Movement (LPM) member Joseph Isaacks has denied any misconduct leading to his suspension from the party, pending investigation.

The party suspended Isaacks last week over statements in a local daily newspaper that allegedly tarnished its image.

NEKUNDI URGES COMMUNITY TO SAFEGUARD INDEPENDENCE

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, reminded the community of Onaimbungu that independence was not easily attained and should be safeguarded.

He made the remarks at the belated Independence Day celebration at Onaimbungu Village in the Ohangwena region.