CALL TO FINALISE FOOD SAFETY BILL

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The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Penda Ithindi, has called for urgent action to finalize Namibia's Draft Food Safety Bill.

DEADLY WEEKEND CLAIMS 15 LIVES ON NAMIBIA’S ROADS

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A deadly long weekend on Namibia’s roads has claimed 15 lives, intensifying concerns over the country’s growing road safety crisis.

On 29 April, eight people died in a head-on collision between Arandis and Swakopmund.

NBC & ECB PARTNER ON ELECTRICITY AWARENESS

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Electricity Control Board (ECB) will collaborate on a series of consumer education programmes to raise awareness about electricity usage, tariffs, and safety.

GRADUATE JOB CRISIS DEEPENS IN NAMIBIA

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Namibia continues to produce thousands of graduates each year, but many are struggling to find employment.

Access to education has expanded, yet concerns grow over whether the job market can absorb the increasing number of skilled young people.

POLIO VACCINATION DRIVE REACHES THOUSANDS DESPITE CHALLENGES

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The recent national polio vaccination campaign successfully reached approximately 790,000 children across the country, marking a significant step in the ongoing effort to eradicate the disease.

The campaign aimed to achieve coverage of 95 percent or higher.

YOUNG BREEDERS SHINE AT REHOBOTH EXPO SUCCESS

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The recently concluded 9th Rehoboth Expo has been hailed as a significant success. In 2017, the expo showcased 17 head of elite stock; now, nearly a decade later, it has expanded to feature over 400 small stock.

BERTOLINI URGES FARMERS ON RETIREMENT PLANNING

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Investment expert Ben Bertolini led an informative discussion with farmers at the Rehoboth Expo, focusing on the importance of retirement planning in the agricultural sector.

POLICE CHIEF SHIKONGO OUT; NAINDA TAKES HELM AS FIRST WOMAN

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Nampol Inspector General Joseph Shikongo stepped down from the helm of the Namibian Police Force after serving nearly four years of service as Police Chief.

Lieutenant General Shikongo succeeded Sebastian Ndeitunga and held the position from August 2022 until May 2026.

4X4 INITIATIVE LAUNCHES 6TH BOYS LEADERSHIP CAMP IN OKAHANDJA

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The 4 X 4 Initiative Foundation launched its 6th Boys in Leadership camp at Ongeama Camp on the outskirts of Okahandja.

The founder of the initiative, Sydney Boois, stated that if boys are not intentionally nurtured, they are likely to make mistakes.

ARUVITA KAYOKA APPOINTED GCIRIKU HOMPA

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has announced Aruvita Kayoka as the Hompa of the Gciriku Traditional Authority. 

Sankwasa made the announcement at the Gciriku Traditional Authority's headquarters at Ndiyona in Kavango East.