LIBERATION HERO HELAO SHITYUWETE DIES AT 92

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The death of veteran liberation struggle icon Helao Joseph Shityuwete has left family, friends, and fellow veterans mourning the loss of a historic giant. 

The former People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) commander and Robben Island political prisoner died at his home on Saturday. 

CREATIVE SKILLS PROGRAMME BOOSTS INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

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The Co-Creation Hub, with support from various organisations and the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, has concluded its one-week Creative Skills Exchange and Industry Development Programme on Friday in the capital, covering creative sectors including film, fashion, music and visual

DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATES BIENCE GAWANAS' LEGACY

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A new documentary, The Encapsulation of Bience Gawanas, is offering audiences an intimate look into the life, struggles and legacy of distinguished Namibian lawyer, diplomat and social justice advocate Bience Gawanas.

NBC MOURNS VETERAN CAMERA OPERATOR LAMECH MWANYANGAPO

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is mourning the loss of veteran employee Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died in a Windhoek hospital this morning following a battle with cancer.

He died aged 61.

"My name is Lamech Mwanyangapo, and I am a camera operator."

LIBERATION HEROES' REMAINS PASS THROUGH WINDHOEK

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A procession carrying the remains of liberation stalwarts who were reburied at the Heroes' Acre today passed through parts of Windhoek ahead of the official reburial ceremony.

MERCEDES-BENZ 140-YEAR JOURNEY STOPS IN NAMIBIA

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Mercedes-Benz has included Namibia among 140 destinations forming part of its global anniversary journey to mark 140 years since the invention of the modern automobile.

For Mercedes-Benz, the choice of Namibia goes beyond its scenic landscapes and tourism appeal.

GAME CHANGERS EVENT SPARKS CONVERSATIONS ON GBV, MENTAL HEALTH

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The One Economy Foundation hosted its annual Game Changers Corporate and Family Fun Day in Windhoek today.

The event focused on raising awareness and sparking conversations around gender-based violence, femicide, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health.

AFRICA URGES HEALTH SELF-RELIANCE AMID FUNDING DROPS

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African health leaders are calling for greater investment, regional cooperation and self-reliance to improve health security on the continent as external funding declines. 

This was highlighted at the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting in Windhoek. 

MANUFACTURING SUMMIT UNDERWAY IN WINDHOEK

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A two-day Manufacturing Summit hosted by Pepkor Holdings in collaboration with the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) is underway in Windhoek.

Pepkor is a South African investment and holding company focused on discount and value consumer retail and fintech markets.