GAMBLING ADDICTION LEAVES MAN DESPERATE

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Gambling is light entertainment for some, but for 48-year-old City resident Jason Kauhondamwa, a three-decade addiction has left him so broken he is now pleading to be legally banned from entering any casino.

BABOON CITY RESIDENTS PLEAD FOR WATER

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Despite several visits and promises by political party representatives over the years, residents of Baboon City on the outskirts of Windhoek say they are only pleading for one basic necessity, water.

ZAMBIAN MISSION PRESERVES HISTORIC VISITORS' BOOK

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Since the opening of its mission in Namibia, the Zambian High Commission has been using the same visitors' book.

This is not because the mission does not receive visitors, but because the book is large enough and has been carefully preserved over the years.

CANDLELIGHT REMEMBRANCE HONOURS ARCHBISHOP TJIJOMBO

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The Father Tjijombo St. John's Faith Mission in Windhoek organised a candlelight remembrance in honour of the life of the late Archbishop Petrus Tjijombo.

Archbishop Tjijombo died in 2023 on 16 July, and the candlelight ceremony formed part of activities to commemorate his life and legacy.

82-YEAR-OLD STILL EARNING A LIVING

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At 82 years old, Iiyambo Nashilundo from Windhoek's Goreangab residential area continues to earn an income through a skill he has practised for more than five decades.

SENIORS DECRY SUSPENDED PENSION PAYMENTS

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For two senior citizens, the suspension of their monthly pension grants has brought uncertainty and hardship.

They say the suspension was effected despite having complied with the government's verification requirements.

NAMIBIA AND EGYPT STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC TIES

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Namibia and Egypt have committed to deepening strategic partnerships in several sectors.

The two countries made the commitment during the 74th anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution held in Windhoek.

EEC CONCLUDES EMPLOYMENT EQUITY HEARINGS

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The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has concluded another session of its review panel hearing in Windhoek.

Out of 11 hearings, four cases were successful and granted compliance certificates, while seven cases were unsuccessful with final orders issued disapproving the affirmative action reports.

CITY INSPECTS ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS

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The City of Windhoek conducted site visits to ongoing electrification projects across the capital to assess progress on the rollout of the electricity infrastructure that will benefit over 1,200 households. 

The project, which is 80% completed, is expected to be finalised in September.