170 youth shine at National Skills Competition

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Over 170 future innovators and skilled professionals are in the spotlight as the Fourth National Skills Competition officially opened on Monday at Swakopmund.

Walvis Bay rural councillor granted bail in fraud case

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Walvis Bay Rural councillor, Tegako Donatus, was granted bail of N$50,000 by the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court, following his arrest on charges of fraud and money laundering.

According to a police report, the Independent Patriots of Change (IPC) councillor was taken into custody on Monday.

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.

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.

Walvis Bay Seawork workers protest tea break changes

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Workers at the Seawork Fishing company in Walvis Bay staged a demonstration opposing management’s attempt to scrap their 10:00 tea break and link wage increases to its removal.

Namibia’s fisheries sector faces growing challenges

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Namibia's fisheries sector is facing growing challenges, from overfishing to climate change.  This week, experts, policymakers, and industry leaders gathered at Walvis Bay for a two-day Sustainable Fisheries Seminar.

Namibia hosts APRM governance workshop

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Namibia is taking a step towards stronger governance and accountability by hosting the African Peer Review Mechanism Governance Index National Dialogue and Data Validation Workshop at Swakopmund.

Erongo youth redefine heroism for today’s struggles

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Young people in the Erongo Region are redefining what "heroism" means, saying that while honouring those who fought for independence, it also challenges them to face the struggles of the present.

Langer Heinrich donates N$1 million off-road ambulance

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Access to emergency medical care in remote parts of Erongo has received a boost with the donation of a one million dollar fully equipped off-road ambulance to Omaruru District Hospital courtesy of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine.