Miss World Namibia Selma Kamanya pays courtesy call on Swapo SG Shaningwa

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Miss World Namibia, Selma Kamanya, paid a courtesy call to Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa after returning from the 72nd Miss World event held in Hyderabad, India.

Shaningwa welcomed Kamanya with a hug and affectionately referred to her as her grandmother, smiling brightly.

NDF to celebrate 35 years of existence

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The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Monday at the Grootfontein Military Base.

This was confirmed by Major General Petrus Nathinge, Deputy Executive Director for Strategy, Policy, Plans and Coordination in the Ministry of Defence.

Women urged to challenge colonial-era stereotypes

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A Namibian media and creative professional is calling on women to speak out and challenge old colonial ideas that still affect how they are seen today. Elmarie Kapunda shared this message during a panel discussion focused on stories of women during Namibia's colonial era.

NARETU supports striking workers with 70% salary payout

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The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) has stepped in to pay 70% of their monthly salary to the striking employees of Pretorius Plant Hire.

The eight employees have been on a 'no work, no pay' strike for 43 days since March.

Cassinga survivors honour fallen Heroes and Heroines

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Survivors of the 1978 Cassinga Massacre laid wreaths at the graves of heroes and heroines buried at the Heroes' Acre this morning.

As the group remembers those who fought for peace, they are joined by the Cuban brothers and sisters in honouring their heroes.

Kamanya departs for India to participate in Miss World

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Namibia's representative at the 72nd Miss World pageant, Selma Kamanya, departed for India today, where she will participate in the event taking place on the 31st of May in Hyderabad. 

Construction begins on Windhoek District Hospital

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has started with the construction of Windhoek District Hospital in the Moses Garoeb Constituency.

The hospital is expected to be completed within eight months.

On Tuesday, construction of phase one of the hospital construction started in Havana.