Cassinga survivors remember the victims

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The Cassinga survivors, accompanied by Khomas Regional Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua, laid a wreath at Heroes Acre in Windhoek in honour of those who died in the attack at Cassinga.

Some of the Cassinga survivors described the day's attack as brutal.

45 years since the Cassinga massacre

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Today marks 45 years since the Cassinga massacre, during which about 600 Namibians died.

President Hage Geingob says it is not only a day to commemorate the selfless acts of sacrifice but also a day for Namibians to reaffirm patriotism and foster a true sense of pride and duty towards the nation.

Namibians urged to register their work

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The Minister of Justice has urged Namibians to register their work, including trademarks, patents and copyrights - to protect these from counterfeits.

Yvonne Dausab made this call during a three-day meeting of the Judges Colloquium on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Africa at Swakopmund. 

Crayfish Festival a success - Mckay

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The Mayor of Luderitz, Benjamin Mckay, has hailed the just-ended annual Crayfish Festival at the southern harbour town as a success.

Mckay says this year's festival, which was held under the theme 'Our Ocean, Our Legacy', was bigger and better in every aspect compared to last year. 

Batswana group of Namibian descent to be repatriated

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The Namibian government is preparing for the repatriation of a group of Batswana of Namibian descent.

The group will be received at Gam.

The returnees are those whose forefathers fled to Botswana during the German era.