Holiday calm at Swakopmund, Walvis Bay marred by drownings

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Monarch Lifeguard has reported that the coastal beaches in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay were generally calm during the holiday period, despite the large crowds. 

However, three tragic drowning incidents have renewed calls for stricter water safety awareness.

Keetmanshoop craftsman keeps father's legacy alive

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A Keetmanshoop-based craftsman, Johannes Munkitji says he makes ends meet through handicraft, a skill passed down to him from his late father.
 
Munkitji says he earns an income by carving tables, chairs, bowls, and ornaments, which he has done for 30 years now.
 

CoW calls Farm 508 relocation emergency measure

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City of Windhoek Communications Manager Harold Akwenye has clarified that relocating flood victims to Farm 508 was an emergency measure meant to protect those individuals from immediate flood danger.

Goreangab flood victims call for urgent aid

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A year after flash floods displaced them from their homes, many families relocated to Farm 508 on the outskirts of Windhoek in the Goreangab area say they are still facing severe daily hardships.

Family struggles after killing of Onelago Headman

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The family of the late headman of Onelago Village in the Onayena Constituency of the Oshikoto Region, Sam Nepando, is struggling to come to terms with his death.

Nepando was fatally shot while carrying out his duties to resolve a land dispute.

UNAM graduate encourages youth to explore mining engineering

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A mining engineering graduate from the University of Namibia says more young people should study the field to have a greater impact on the local sector.

Juliet Haingura's honours research has been implemented at the Swakop Uranium Mine.