NGURARE SAYS NAMIBIA RETAINS CONTROL OF WATER RESOURCES

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has stressed that Namibia will remain in control of how its water resources are assessed, extracted and used, amid the involvement of Chinese experts in the country’s groundwater programme.

BUSINESS TODAY | NAMIBIA’S NEW VEHICLE SALES HIT HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 2015

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Namibia's new vehicle market remains robust, with sales during the first eight months of the year reaching their highest level for this period since 2015.

Despite a slowdown in August, the market remains ahead of last year, with more than 10,000 new vehicles sold between January and August.

UUKWALUUDHI URGES NBC TO DECENTRALISE SERVICES

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The Uukwaluudhi Traditional Authority has urged the NBC to decentralise its services in order to better accommodate its listeners and viewers, particularly those in the most remote rural areas who struggle to access these services.

SAMIN LAUNCHES NAMIBIAN CHAPTER

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The Southern African Migration Network (SAMIN) has launched its Namibian Chapter under the theme "Building Bridges: Advancing Migration Dialogue in Namibia". 

Established in 2019, SAMIN aligns with SADC objectives and advocates for the rights of refugees and migrants across the Southern African region. 

PRESIDENT TO DELIVER UNGA NATIONAL STATEMENT

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver Namibia’s national statement at the United Nations General Assembly on 23 September, using the platform to advance the country’s priorities on peace and security, economic transformation, climate resilience, and youth empowerment.

NEW BRUSHING TECHNIQUE PROMOTES ORAL HEALTH

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Oshakati-based dentist Dr Kevin Shaduka says there is an improved new version of brushing, adding that the old one is no longer effective.

He said a circular motion technique has been developed.

OMATANGELA CELEBRATES CULTURAL HERITAGE

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The rhythms of tradition and the pride of identity filled Omatangela A Village in the Ohangwena Region as the community began its Cultural and Heritage Week celebrations.

NATIS-ON-WHEELS REACHES KONGOLA

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The Ministry of Works and Transport's NATIS-On-Wheels outreach has helped residents of Kongola Constituency to access services within their reach.

Residents would normally receive services at Katima Mulilo, which is 110 kilometres away at a cost of N$220 on a return trip.

GOVERNMENT PLANS CATTLE ROAMING LAW REFORMS

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, said the government is working on legal reforms to address the problem of cattle roaming in the country.

CHINA RAILWAY WORKERS DOWN TOOLS AFTER DEATH

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Close to 300 workers employed by China Railway Seventh Group have downed tools following the death of a colleague in the workplace accident on Monday.

Thirty-five-year-old diesel mechanic Lazarus Hedimbi died after a pressure container exploded, striking him in the chest.