World Wildlife Day commemorated

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Today is World Wildlife Day, aimed at spreading awareness regarding sustainable practices for conserving biodiversity.

In this light, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is calling on members of the public to appreciate the role of wildlife in the country.

UK murder victim Claudia Kambanza buried

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Claudia Kambanza, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner in the United Kingdom, was buried at the Pionerspark Cemetery in Windhoek today. 

22-year-old Kambanza was a resident of the city of Hull in the UK and died on January 26 of this year. 

UNFP reaffirms commitment to fight GBV

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The United Nations Population Fund Representative says gender-based violence continues to disproportionately affect the lives of women and girls.

Hakahana residents demand compensation from Octagon Construction 

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Some residents of Hakahana Informal Settlement are angry with Octagon Construction, claiming that their properties were damaged during a flood that occurred because of stormwater pipes that were obstructed, allowing water to enter their homes.

Namibia celebrates World NGO Day

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Namibia's civil society actors joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Non-Governmental Organisations Day. 

The day is set aside to recognise, celebrate, and honour the contributions and impact civil society organisations have in societies.

Hardap Region joins nation in honoring late President Hage Geingob

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Mourners from the Hardap Region joined the rest of the country in ensuring that the late President Hage Geingob received a dignified and befitting farewell as a leader who had left an unforgettable mark on their hearts and the course of their shared history. 

Visitors to Namibia in 2022 spent N$15 billion

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In 2022, Namibia welcomed over 527,000 inbound visitors, who collectively spent approximately N$14,8 billion in Namibia.

This was revealed at the launch of the sixth edition of Namibia's Tourism Satellite Account in Windhoek.

Minister Pohamba Shifeta remembers Geingob as a generous giant

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The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has described the late President Hage Geingob as a person you could learn from every day, especially on administration matters.

Shifeta says he vividly recalls when he met the late President Geingob in 1989 at a social function in Windhoek. 

Dr. Geingob was a champion of free press - EFN

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The Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) has described the late President Hage G. Geingob as a champion of the free press.

Further commending his direct involvement in promoting free media, which they say had a long-term impact not only on Namibia but also on the international media.