NANDI-NDAITWAH CALLS FOR NATIONAL UNITY

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Namibians to reject divisive tendencies such as tribalism, regionalism and discrimination in order to build a unified and inclusive society. 

The president says countless men and women sacrificed their lives to attain national freedom and independence. 

OVAMBANDERU COMMUNITY MARKS NGUVAUVA COMMEMORATION

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The Ovambanderu community and other members of the public converged on Okahandja last weekend to mark the 130th anniversary of the execution of erstwhile Ovambanderu leader Kahimemua Nguvauva.

Nguvauva was executed by firing squad on June 12, 1896, in Okahandja.

SANKWASA BLAMES ELITES FOR TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP DISPUTES

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Speaking at the same event, Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa says most traditional leadership wrangles are fueled by educated people. 

Sankwasa emphasised that the government is resolute in changing the narrative.

|KHOMAS BEGINS 2027 SCHOOL PLACEMENT PROCESS

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The directorate of education in |Khomas Region has commenced the school placement process for 2027.

Regional Director Paulus Nghikembua says parents seeking school placement for pre-primary, grade one and eight for next year have up to 1st July 2026 to do so. 

FORMER ZSIS CHIEF ARRESTED, CHARGED

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The former Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) director-general has been charged and arrested for multiple offences.

Xavier Chungu has been arrested and charged with seven counts of communication of certain information, contrary to Section 4(1) of the State Security Act.

LUNGU BURIAL IMPASSE TO BE RESOLVED FRIDAY

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The burial impasse of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu between his immediate family and the Zambian government will be resolved on Friday. 

HH RETAINS NALUMANGO

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Zambia's incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema, has confirmed that he will retain his Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, as his running mate for the upcoming general elections in August. 

HICHILEMA PARDONS OVER 1,500 INMATES ON AFRICA FREEDOM DAY

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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, in commemorating Africa Freedom Day, has exercised his prerogative of mercy on 1,505 inmates whose jail sentences have been pardoned.

Of the number, 708 inmates have been released, while 797 inmates had their sentences commuted to terminable sentences.