STUDY URGES BETTER WALKING AND CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE

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Walking and cycling account for most daily trips, yet infrastructure remains fragmented and inconsistent, especially in small- and medium-sized towns. 

The National Road Safety Council's (NRSC) and UNAM's study into non-motorised transport provision emphasised the need to prioritise such infrastructure.

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS VITAL FOR CONSTITUTION REVIEW

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The chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Petitions Committee, Elder Filipe, said public consultations are an opportunity for Namibians to reflect on the progress made under the Constitution and determine whether it still responds effectively to the country's cur

NC BUDGET APPROVED, MPS SAY IT’S NOT ENOUGH

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The budget allocation of N$134 million towards the National Council (NC) has been approved for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Despite the approval, MPs stated that the budget is not adequate considering the oversight and outreach efforts carried out by the institution.

#BEFREE MOVEMENT HOSTS YOUTH MASCULINITY AND HEALTH DIALOGUE

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The #BeFree Movement hosted its #BeFree Ballers, a youth-centred initiative bringing together young men, mentors and service providers to engage in conversations on masculinity and sexual reproductive health amongst others.

The programme drew over a hundred young men who engaged with these topics. 

NC RAISES CONCERNS OVER HEALTH SERVICE GAPS

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Members of the National Council (NC) have raised concerns regarding challenges affecting different regions, such as access to health facilities, shortage of medical staff and the need for improved services in rural and remote areas.

The MPs were contributing to the Health and Social Services budget.

MCNAB CALLS FOR HONEST TALK ON INEQUALITY IN HARDAP

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Hardap Region Governor Riaan McNab has called for open and honest discussions on inequality and living conditions in the Hardap Region.

He said this during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Petitions today in Mareintal.

NFC INVITES FILMMAKERS TO APPLY FOR FESTIVAL SUPPORT

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The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) is inviting all eligible Namibian filmmakers and film professionals seeking support to attend international film festivals and markets to apply.

FAMILY ALLEGES ILLEGAL SALE OF ONGWEDIVA PLOT

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The family of Ester Martin from Elyambala in Ongwediva are out in the cold after their plot was allegedly sold without their consent.

Attempts to appeal against the alleged irregular sale of land have failed.
The plot initially belonged to the late Riridis Kuutondokwa, who was Martin's mother.

SANKWASA VISITS OMARURU AMID GOVERNANCE CONCERNS

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), James Sankwasa, visited the Omaruru Municipality, where concerns surrounding governance and administration were raised.