PM urges young graduates to engage in food production

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Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare paid a visit to the Neudam Unam Campus, under the Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering, and Natural Sciences.

The purpose of the visit was to assess how the school operates and try to find solutions to some of the challenges it faces.

Rising usage of vaping products among youth alarming

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The use of vaping products among the youth in Namibia is rising at an alarming rate, with no regulations on the import and sales of these products.

These products often contain at least 5 grams of nicotine and can be highly addictive, leading to various health risks.

|Khomas schools shine at STEAM Quiz competition

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The third ExxonMobil Foundation STEAM Africa Zonal Quiz competition took place on Saturday, drawing participation from various schools in the |Khomas Region.

Namibia records four child labour cases

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Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor.

Namibia has recorded four cases of child labor since 2023.

Okahandja community wants dagga plantation suspects transferred

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Okahandja residents are expressing their concerns over the suspects linked to a dagga plantation being held in the local police holding cells.

 They fear that the suspects may interfere with investigations due to their proximity to the crime scene.

Proposed Copyright Levy System could protect creators

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A new Copyright Levy System under the Copyright Bill aims to ensure fair pay for creators and protect their rights.

Swapo Party MP Fenny Tutjavi said the system would charge importers, distributors, and manufacturers royalties. These funds would go into a copyright fund to benefit creators.

Outrage over rape suspects being granted bail

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The Home of Good Hope Foundation led a demonstration from Black Chain shopping mall to the Katutura Magistrate's Court to express frustration over rape offenders being granted bail and roaming the same streets on which their victims live.

Qualified unemployed teachers demand urgent government action

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Hundreds of students receive qualifications in education on an annual basis. 

However, due to the high supply of graduates in the education field, most find it close to impossible to find employment, leaving them at risk of poverty despite their qualifications.