Kunene police contain wildfire in Sesfontein Constituency

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The police in the Kunene Region have successfully contained the severe wildfire that impacted the areas of Werda, Onguta, and Omuheke within the Sesfontein Constituency.

Chief Inspector Vehangaiza Hindjou, Head of Community Affairs in the Kunene Region, gave an update on the situation to NBC News.

National Assembly backs long-awaited Mental Health Bill

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Namibia’s National Assembly recently resumed debate on the long-awaited Mental Health Bill, receiving full support from the entire house. 

However, several Members of Parliament (MPs) raised concerns about insufficient infrastructure to adequately house mental health patients.

Cuba envoy in Namibia decries US blockade impact

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Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia has expressed concern over the impact of the economic blockade by the United States against Cuba on social sectors of health, sports, and education.

Finance Minister Shafudah reallocates N$1.2 billion in mid-term budget review

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Finance Minister Erica Shafudah has reallocated N$1.2 billion in her mid-term budget review, tabled in the National Assembly this afternoon.

The bulk of the reallocation will go towards the government's Subsidised Free Tertiary Education, during the first quarter of next year. 

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.