Pilchard poaching sparks industry outcry

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The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association has raised alarm over illegal fishing of pilchards, a species placed under a moratorium.

Its chairperson, Johnny Doëseb, believes some horse mackerel operators are deliberately targeting pilchards to maximise their profits.

Kavango East launches Regional Drive to end GBV

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The Governor of the Kavango East Region, Hamunyera Hambyuka, officially activated the #EndGBVNamibia Campaign at Rundu.

The campaign encourages people to speak out against the social ill.

Gender-based violence is a social ill that affects individuals who, many times, suffer in silence.

Ovaherero Chieftaincy Dispute Intensifies in High Court

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The Ovaherero chieftaincy dispute continued in the Windhoek High Court, as Senior Traditional Councillor Vipuira Kapuuo faced cross-examination by Advocate Albert Strydom before Judge Lotta Ambunda. 

Windhoek Celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga

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Hundreds of yogis turned up for the 11th International Day of Yoga in Windhoek, organised by the Indian Embassy.

Namibians were joined by India's High Commissioner, Rahul Shrivastava, and Indian nationals enjoyed a morning of body union and consciousness through yoga. 

EntrepenHER Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in ||Kharas, Hardap Regions

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The EntrepenHER programme has empowered over a thousand women microentrepreneurs with core business skills to grow their businesses. 

Implemented in 2018, the initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, De Beers Group and UN Women.