World Environment Day highlights urgent fight against plastic pollution

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This year's World Environment Day commemoration underscores the urgent need to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution.

The Environmental Investment Fund collected N$90 million in revenue from environmental levies over the period between 2022 and 2024.

Correctional facilities require urgent renovation

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Most of the country's correctional facilities are dilapidated and in outdated condition and are in need of urgent renovation.

This is according to the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, who is calling for urgent reform.

Miss World Namibia thanks Sophia Shaningwa for support

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Former Miss World Namibia contestant Selma Kamanya paid a courtesy visit to Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa at the party headquarters.

Shaningwa was a strong supporter of Kamanya during the Miss World competition held in India, where Kamanya placed in the top eight.

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.

Government launches nationwide campaign against GBV

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The Ministries of Gender Equality and Child Welfare and of Information and Communication Technology on Wednesday launched a campaign to raise awareness and combat gender-based violence nationwide.

The programme themed 'hashtag End GBV Namibia was launched at the UN Plaza in Katutura.

Deputy Bishop Makari's burial set for Aminuis

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The Church of Africa's late Deputy Bishop, Ngetujame Zacheus Makari, will be buried on Sunday at Okahumandu village in the Omaheke Region's Aminuis Constituency.

Rukee Moelanjane, the late deputy bishop's brother, confirmed the burial details to Nampa.

Nadawo opens new office in Windhoek

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The Namibian Association of Differently Abled Women (NADAWO) launched its new identity and opened a Peer Support Office Facility at the Disability Resource Centre in Okuryangava.

Miss World Namibia Selma Kamanya pays courtesy call on Swapo SG Shaningwa

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Miss World Namibia, Selma Kamanya, paid a courtesy call to Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa after returning from the 72nd Miss World event held in Hyderabad, India.

Shaningwa welcomed Kamanya with a hug and affectionately referred to her as her grandmother, smiling brightly.

Wildfires cause of concern at Opuwo

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In a troubling repeat of events, another veld fire broke out on Tuesday in the Ondundu location of Opuwo, just days after a similar blaze had swept through the area last week.