Gobabis’s Deputy Mayor Dina Filemon withdrawn by Shelter Foundation

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The Right to Shelter foundation of Namibia has withdrawn the town's Deputy Mayor, Dina Filemon, from her position.
The foundation has also reinforced her expulsion, emphasising that Filemon is no longer authorised to represent the foundation in any capacity.

International Mother Language Day

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As Namibia marked International Mother Language Day, Khoekhoegowab was spotlighted for preservation.
Census data shows Khoekhoegowab is spoken in only 8.7% of |Khomas households, compared to Oshikwanyama at 21%, Afrikaans at 14.9%, and Oshindonga at 10.9%.

Youth urged to transform agriculture

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Young people are being urged to take a leading role in transforming Namibia's agricultural sector and reducing the country's heavy reliance on food imports.

The call was made during the Youth Agricultural Co-operative establishment training at Swakopmund.

Namibia and UN Women discuss strengthening regional presence

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The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW), Emma Kantema, and the UN Director for Women in the East and Southern Africa Region, Anna Mutavati, met on how to strengthen UN Women's operational presence in Southern Africa.

Namibia confirms no Foot and Mouth Disease detected

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) has assured farmers and the public at large that no traces of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have been found in the country thus far.

Dino Ballotti urges integrity at Triumphant College

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The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Sport, Arts, and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has urged the academic staff at Triumphant College to execute their roles with integrity and professionalism at all times. 

Balloti addressed the opening of the Triumphant College academic year in Windhoek.

Gobabis court confirms permanent magistrate

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The Office of the Judiciary says the Gobabis Magistrate's Court has a permanently appointed regional court magistrate, and that bail applications are heard as a matter of urgency when brought before the court.

Nelago Kwedhi champions women in maritime

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Namibia's first female fishing trawler skipper, Nelago Kwedhi, is encouraging women to pursue careers in the maritime industry.

Recognising that the sector remains male-dominated, she said success is possible through hard work and resilience.