Otjiwarongo Municipality prepares to host largest biomass plant 

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The Otjiwarongo Municipality will be holding a stakeholder engagement launch to drive publicity for the hosting of the largest biomass plant on the continent.

Otjiwarongo is the first town in Namibia to be selected to host the plant and the second in Southern Africa.

Former Metro employees, residents protest

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Former employees of the Metro Cash & Carry store in Grootfontein and residents of the town held a demonstration against the management of the wholesalers for allegedly dismissing employees unfairly.

Miss Namibia Jameela |Uiras, nbc Cares donates

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Reigning Miss Namibia Jameela |Uiras, together with the nbc Cares and Miss Namibia Pageant, have donated items worth N$20,000 to the Dr. Frans Indongo Special Care Centre, located in Okandjengedi in the Oshana Region.

Public participation sought in Disabilities Bill

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The National Disability Council of Namibia's Chief Executive Officer has called on the public to participate in the ongoing discussions around the Persons with Disabilities Bill.

Namibian Heritage Week 2023 launched 

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Namibian Heritage Week 2023 was launched in the coastal town of Swakopmund.

This year the event will be held from September 18–24 under the theme "Heritage and Culture: A 'Rock-Solid' Foundation in Namibian Sign Language."

Mbunza Traditional Authority leaders attend GBV workshop

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Traditional leaders from the Mbunza Traditional Authority gathered for a one-day workshop on gender-based violence (GBV) at Kapako in Kavango West.

The workshop looked at how certain cultures and traditions fuel GBV while finding solutions on how to end harmful practices.

Unlicensed taxis and tour operators a threat to the cruise liner

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Unlicensed taxis and tour operators are becoming a threat to the cruise liner tourism industry at Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.

Stakeholders report that tourists arriving via cruise ships frequently encounter disturbances from unauthorised operators competing for transportation and tour opportunities.