Usakos hosts fundraising dinner and business awards

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Leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders gathered for the Mayoral Stakeholders Fundraising Dinner and Business Awards at Usakos, held under the theme "Partnership, Collaboration, and Actualising the Namibian Dream".

The event raised N$692,000 to support youth employment initiatives in the town.

Nkurenkuru residents Join town clean-up

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Residents of Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region gathered over the weekend to clean up Namibia’s youngest town.

Nkurenkuru is growing day by day, and with growth comes a whole list of challenges, such as waste management, which, if not handled properly, can lead to pollution.

Otjiwarongo residents join Clean-Up Campaign

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Residents of Otjiwarongo joined in on the weekend's National Clean Up Campaign.

The campaign kicked off at the park, which over the years has become a dumpsite.

Volunteers took part and targeted four spots, including the area next to the hospital led by the Robert Youth Foundation.

Uis Residents Celebrate Cultural Diversity

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The settlement of Uis was filled with colour and energy, as residents marched through the streets to raise awareness about the importance of cultural diversity.

Children and adults, dressed in vibrant traditional costumes, paraded proudly while showcasing their heritage through music, dance, and songs.

Keetmanshoop pool set to reopen

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After two years of abandonment, the Keetmanshoop public swimming pool is about to reopen. 

The town's mayor, Annelize Knaus, announced this in an interview with NBC News. 

Rotary President urges Keetmanshoop to embrace service

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Keetmanshoop Rotary Club President Benedictus Diergaardt has urged the residents to embrace a spirit of service to help build a united community. 

He made the call during a donation handover of mobility aids to the elderly and people with disabilities at Keetmanshoop.

Universal Church holds Anti-Suicide march

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The Universal Church held a march against suicide aimed at raising awareness and addressing mental health issues faced by men and women.

Namibia ranks as one of the countries in Africa with the highest suicide rates, with over 80% being males.

Psychologist urges men to create positive spaces for interaction

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Clinical psychologist Joab Mudzanapabwe has urged men to create positive spaces for entertainment and interaction. 

Speaking at the Men on the Move event, held as part of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Mudzanapabwe challenged men to come up with initiatives that promote fun, connection, and wellbeing.