Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday aged 88

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Pope Francis has died, the Vatican confirmed in an official statement released earlier today.

According to a statement by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, the Pope died peacefully at 7:35 a.m. this morning at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City.

Police at Khorixas investigates case of baby abandonment

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Police in Khorixas have initiated an investigation after an unidentified man abandoned a baby girl, estimated to be between one and two years old, at the local Shoprite store on Thursday evening.

Liberation struggle veteran Onesmus Akwenye dies

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Onesmus Shikongo Akwenye, a veteran of Namibia's liberation struggle, former educator, sportsman, and public servant, died aged 86 on Friday in a Windhoek hospital.

Miss Eenghoshi beauty pageant launched in the capital

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A new platform designed to empower young women to drive social change has officially launched in the capital.

The Miss Eenghoshi Beauty Pageant aims to foster a supportive community where women are encouraged to lead social impact projects, backed by a diverse network of professionals.

LPM demands urgent action as "Child Violence Cases" mount in Namibia

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The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has become the latest political formation to speak out against the ongoing wave of violence against children in Namibia, issuing a statement. The LPM Youth Command Element has called for urgent action to end what it describes as a national emergency.

No new Leads in Ingrid Maasdorp murder case

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The Namibian Police announced today that there are no new developments in the rape and murder case of 5-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp from Okahandja.

Third suspect arrested in Namdia robbery incident

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Two men, Andreas Akwaake (53) and Immanuel Iipinge (39), were arrested in Noordoewer on March 28 for being in possession of N$725,000 in cash.

The suspects appeared before the Karasburg Magistrate's Court last week and were subsequently denied bail.

Eswatini benchmarking team visits NBC

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The NBC Director General, Stanley Similo, has welcomed a delegation from Eswatini on a benchmarking mission, sharing insights into Namibia's evolving public broadcasting landscape.

Windhoek memorial held for Usakos murder victims

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The Windhoek community gathered at the Bet-El Lutheran Parish to honor the memory of six members of the !Naruseb family, whose tragic deaths in Usakos have sparked nationwide calls for action against drug and alcohol abuse and gender-based violence.