Finance Minister holds consultations with ||Kharas regional Leadership

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The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, reiterated the significance of engaging with ||Kharas regional leadership during a meeting held in Keetmanshoop.

He emphasised the importance of consulting with stakeholders to effectively address and incorporate their budgetary needs.

Namibian visual artist scoops 2nd prize in painting competition

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A Namibian visual artist, Laimi Mbangula, received a second prize from more than 2,000 African applicants, who took part in the 'My Dream' painting competition.

The event was organised by Chinese organisations.

41 Namibians participated in the competition, and five were shortlisted.

Tsumeb Municipality approves N$171 million budget

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In response to the high cost of living, the Tsumeb Municipality has approved a budget of N$171 million for the 2023–2024 financial year.

The budget aims to strike a balance between residents' needs, future planning, and investments.

Fire breaks out in Tulinawa leaving 23 residents homeless

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Another devastating fire broke out in Tulinawa, Swakopmund's Mondesa residential area, leaving 23 residents homeless after about six dwellings burned to ashes.

The fire was caused by a gas stove explosion, and fortunately, there were no reported casualties or injuries in the incident.

EIF hands over Ecosystem-based Adaptation grants

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The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) handed over Ecosystem-based Adaptation grants to 34 community organisations. The organisations received over N$88.3 million in cash and certificates.

The natural-based organisations aim to address climate change through ecosystem-based adaptation.

Namibia celebrates Africa Public Service Day

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Hundreds of public servants gathered in Katima Mulilo to celebrate this year's Africa Public Service Day, held under the theme "The African Continental Free Trade Area will require a fit-for-purpose African public administration to succeed."

Tulinawa fire victims survive off charity

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Families of the victims of the recent shack fire in the Tulinawa and Mondesa residential areas in Swakopmund are still traumatised and left at the mercy of good Samaritans.

Shack fire victims traumatised

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Families of the victims of the recent shack fire in the Tulinawa and Mondesa residential areas in Swakopmund are still traumatised and left at the mercy of good Samaritans.

Coca Cola pledges support to youth empowerment

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Companies have the responsibility to plough back into the communities where they operate.

This was said by Maguire Mulder, the Commercial Director at Coca-Cola Namibia, during a meeting with Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia.