||Kharas ready for new academic year, says education director

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The ||Kharas Education Director, Nicolaas Eiman, says it is all systems go when the new academic year starts on Monday.


 Eiman told NBC News that both urban and rural schools are ready for the 2026 academic year despite some challenges.

Government reassures public on safety

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The Namibian government has reassured residents and visitors that the country remains safe and secure following recent travel advisories issued by Canada and Germany. 

NNFU says many companies still mistreat farm workers

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The Namibia National Farmers' Union (NNFU) says there are still a lot of companies that are mistreating their farm workers in Namibia. 

Its Acting General Secretary, Frans Kamati, said even though the country's labour laws are clear, they are still being disregarded by some employers. 

Oshana police confirm brutal mutilation of Salom Nikanor

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The Head of the Oshana Police Crime Investigation, Fredrik Ndjadila, has confirmed that the testicles of Salom Nikanor were indeed cut off and burnt.

Nikanor's body was discovered on 4 January by a community member in shallow water at a pan east of the Oluno Correctional Facility in Ondangwa.

MEIYSAC warns schools against unauthorised fees

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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has warned schools not to force parents to buy items or pay unauthorised fees.
 
The Ministry clarified that public schools are not allowed to force parents to buy stationery or cleaning materials or pay registration fees.