Mother of fire victims disputes negligence reports

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The mother of the two young siblings who died in a fire recently in Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement has denied allegations that she was absent from home at the time of the tragic incident.

Fumbe senior citizen pleads for assistance

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Senior citizens whose government social grant is their only source of income continue to bear the burden of caring for family members. 

However, the household of Kapango Kapango, a resident of Fumbe Village in the Kavango East Region, is worse off than many others and is in a sorry state.

Ongombe Farmers Association aids Okamatapati CS

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With the school development fund no longer compulsory and schools' growing population, some institutions are finding it tough to keep up with needs.

In response to this, the Ongombe Farmers Association donated N$25,000 to the Okamatapati Combined School development fund. 

VP Witbooi urges openness on mental health as Lifeline/ChildLine marks 45 years

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Namibia's Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reiterated the call on citizens to speak out when facing life challenges, saying the country cannot afford to remain silent in the face of rising mental health struggles. 

This came as Lifeline/ChildLine celebrated its 45th anniversary in Windhoek.

Family of five loses home in Otjiwarongo fire

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A family of five at Otjiwarongo's informal settlement was left homeless after their corrugated iron house was gutted by fire last night.

The family said a 70-year-old grandmother was trying to light her smoking pipe in the house.

Nasria donates N$350,000 to nine institutions

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Nine institutions have received a donation of N$350,000 from the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria).

The Namibia Brave Warriors will receive the majority of the sponsorship, specifically N$100,000, as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.