HIGH COURT HEARS OVAHERERO PARAMOUNT CHIEF DISPUTE

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The Windhoek High Court on Tuesday heard that there was no urgency to elect a new Ovaherero “Paramount Chief” after the death of the late Ombara Otjitambi Vekuii Rukoro in 2021, but there was urgency to establish a transitional committee to manage the process.

NAMIBIA ALLOWS SAFE NEWBORN ABANDONMENT UNDER LAW

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Minister of Gender and Child Welfare Emma Kantema said Namibia's Child Care and Protection Act now allows a mother in crisis to safely abandon her newborn at designated places like police stations, hospitals or schools without facing criminal charges, provided strict conditions are met.

ADRA DONATES FOOD AID TO ZAMBEZI FLOOD VICTIMS

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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency Namibia (ADRA) has donated food parcels worth nearly N$300,000 to flood victims who were displaced in Nfooma in the Kabbe North Constituency of the Zambezi Region.

The humanitarian act will cater to 228 households, with each household receiving a food kit.

AU CALLS FOR AFRICAN PHARMACEUTICAL SOVEREIGNTY

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African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for African pharmaceutical sovereignty, saying the continent could no longer depend on global health systems that had failed to develop vaccines and treatments for diseases mainly affecting Africa.

NNLVA PRIORITISES FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

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The Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association (NNLVA) is focusing on achieving financial independence and sustainability for its members.

During a meeting in Otjiwarongo, its president, Job Immanuel, outlined the organisation's plans.

OMALUDI AGRICULTURAL FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN OKONGO

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The Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Okongo, Ohangwena region, started today.

The event is scheduled to be opened by its patron, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Wednesday.

SHIMUAFENI HUMBLED BY NATIONAL HERO RECOGNITION

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Kornelius Shimuafeni, the 16-year-old boy set to be declared a national hero for saving twins in Omusati from drowning, says he is humbled by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's decision to confer him with the honour.

KEETMANSHOOP RESIDENTS REFLECT ON AFRICAN UNITY, UBUNTU SPIRIT

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Africa Day serves as a reminder of the importance of pride, unity, cultural heritage and the spirit of ubuntu that binds Africans together. 

These were the sentiments shared when the Keetmanshoop NBC News team hit the streets to gauge residents' reflections on the importance of celebrating Africa Day. 

MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP CALLS FOR STRONGER COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, in partnership with the Swapo Party Women's Council, hosted a two-day mental health workshop in Otjiwarongo aimed at raising awareness and strengthening community understanding of mental health issues.