UNAM sees rise in body donation pledges for medical training

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) says there is a noticeable rise in interest from Namibians who opt to donate their bodies to the institution's school of medicine.

According to UNAM spokesperson Simon Namesho, the number of people signing up to donate their bodies has increased sharply since February.

Court hears dispute over Ovaherero Paramount Chief succession

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Advocate Raymond Heathcote resumed questioning Jonathan Munjasa Katjimune this morning. Katjimune was called to testify as an Ovaherero cultural guru and high priest.

He informed the court that Chief Vipuira Kapuuo has previously acted as the Paramount Chief of the Ovaherero people.

Kapuuo challenges Katjiua's claim to Paramount Chieftaincy in Court

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In his opening statement during the court challenge in which Ovaherero chief Vipuira Kapuuo is seeking to nullify the claim of Mutjinde Katjiua as the Paramount Chief of the Ovaherero. Advocate Raymond Heathcote argued that Katjiua is attempting to assume this title through what he described as a "coup d'état."

Ovaherero Traditional Authority leadership dispute heads to High Court

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A legal dispute is ongoing at the Windhoek High Court regarding the leadership of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority.

Vipuira Kapuuo, the Herero Chief of Ovitoto, has initiated a court challenge against Professor Mutjinde Katjiua’s claim to the position of Paramount Chief.

City of Windhoek Proposes 4% power tariff hike

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The City of Windhoek has proposed a 4% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2025/2026 financial year, exceeding NamPower’s approved average increase of 3.8%.

NamRA clarifies grocery duty for Oranjemund shoppers

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The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has addressed growing concerns from residents of Oranjemund over the 16.5% customs duty charged on groceries and toiletries brought in from neighboring South Africa.

Okahandja Expo hit by claims of lawbreaking

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The Okahandja Business Expo is facing serious allegations that town administrators are ignoring procurement laws and creating a hostile environment for local exhibitors.

One exhibitor spoke to Nbc News, claiming that the municipality is renting tents at exorbitant prices from suppliers in the north.

Some last moments of murdered 19-year-old Kalipa captured on CCTV

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A candlelight vigil was held in Windhoek in memory of 19-year-old Pius Kalipa.

Family, friends, and community members marched from the Katutura Youth Centre to the riverbed behind the Swapo Party headquarters, the site where Kalipa's body was discovered on the 28th of May.