Farmers urged to preserve rain water for later use

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Deputy headman at Okaamatutjindo village in the Okakarara Constituency, Kapenauarue Katjiveri, has called on farming communities in most parts of the country to find alternatives to save and preserve rainwater for later use.

99 die in road crashes this year

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The latest police figures indicate that 99 people have died on Namibia's roads between January and the 23rd of March.

Head of NamPol's Traffic Law Enforcement, Commissioner Petrus Swartz, said 632 accidents caused injury to 1,018 people.

Ngurare honours Nujoma and Geingob at Heroes’ Acre

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare laid wreaths yesterday at Heroes Acre in honour of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma and Hage Geingob.

Dr. Ngurare told the nbc News team that he often visits the Heroes Acre in honour of Namibia's fallen heroes and heroines.

Ohangwena governor calls for unity in regional leadership

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Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has called for unity of purpose among the regional leadership. 

He said only through a united and collaborative leadership will the region make informed decisions aimed at the upliftment of the living standards of the inhabitants.

Three Namibian films nominated for Africa magic choice awards

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Three Namibian films have been nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in Nigeria.

The nominated films are Lukas by Dr. Phillipe Talavera; Skeleton Coast by Mondjila Studios; and The Walvis Tale by Tim Hubschile. 

Okahandja Municipality to restore water supply

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The Okahandja municipality restored the town's water supply earlier this afternoon. 

The disruption was caused by a pipe burst on Thursday after the heavy rains, which damaged the town's main water supply line. 

Rain brings relief to farmers in Hardap

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Farmers at the Hardap Dam Irrigation Scheme are rejoicing and relieved as the Hardap Dam they rely on for irrigation has risen to more than 60% following rains in its catchment area. 

Nekundi announces emergency procurement for Rehoboth bridge

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The government has announced urgent measures to restore road infrastructure following severe damage caused by recent heavy rains. 

A bridge on the B1 road between Windhoek and Rehoboth suffered extensive damage, which prompted emergency interventions from the Roads Authority.