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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Namibia

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Namibia

NCS launches telephone system to support female inmates’ well-being

https://youtu.be/_Q07mZwd8MA?si=sVTDh40uzGbUKhJV       By Ketemba Tjipepa, via News on One     The Namibian Correctional Service launched a Telio Telephone system at Windhoek's female correctional facility to enhance the welfare and overall condition of female inmates. This system is intended to provide inmates with a better means of communication, potentially reducing their sense of isolation and contributing positively to their mental and emotional well-being during their time in the […]

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Justice Served: Jandre Dippenaar Found Guilty of Six Murders in Swakopmund Court

Antonia Joschko expressed relief outside the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court as Jandre Dippenaar was convicted for his role in a fatal 2014 car crash that claimed six lives, including Joschko's family members and other passengers. Magistrate, Gaynor Paulton delivered a verdict of guilty on multiple charges, including murder, citing Dippenaar's reckless driving despite his racing expertise. Dippenaar's bail was revoked, and he was remanded into custody pending sentencing next week.

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Oranjemund/Rosh Pinah Constituency Condemns Divisive Proposal by Cllr Lazarus Nangolo

A press release from Oranjemund/Rosh Pinah Constituency on June 20, 2024, strongly condemns Cllr Lazarus Nangolo's politically motivated proposal to divide the //Khomas Region. It criticizes Nangolo for lacking community consultation, using divisive tactics, and prioritizing personal political gains over local interests. Here's Oranjemund Councillor and Landless People's Movement's Guame Stephanus.  

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Telecom Namibia and City of Windhoek to Collaborate on Safety and Infrastructure Protection

Telecom Namibia's CEO, Dr. Stanley Shanapinda and management visited the City of Windhoek and City Police to discuss enhancing safety and protecting telecommunications infrastructure. They plan to set up a joint task team to align strategies, focusing on deploying CCTV cameras in crime hotspots to curb theft and vandalism. Nomvula Kambinda- Telecom's spokesperson.  

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Brazilian Tourist Arrested for Culpable Homicide in Fatal Otavi Collision

Luiz Charles Araujo De Sa, a Brazilian tourist, was arrested in Otjiwarongo for culpable homicide following a head-on collision near Otavi that resulted in nine deaths. The accident happened when Araujo De Sa's Toyota Fortuner tried to overtake another vehicle and crashed into a seven-seater. Eight occupants of the seven-seater and a woman from the Fortuner, also Brazilian, died. Araujo De Sa appeared in court, chose to hire a private […]

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Business / Economics

Primary industries drive Namibia’s Q1 GDP growth

The Namibia Statistics Agency has released Q1 GDP numbers, showing a 4.7% expansion compared to 5.3% in Q1 of 2023. Year-on-year GDP in real terms rose to N$38.9 billion from N$37.2 billion, reflecting a N$1.7 billion increase. Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni attributes the growth mainly to a 5.1% increase in real value added in the Primary industries sector.

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Environment

Drought response to cost N$ 1.3 billion

Following President Nangolo Mbumba’s declaration of a national emergency due to severe drought induced by El Nino, the government has allocated N$825 million for relief efforts, but Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa says a funding gap of N$482 million, with the total needed at N$1.307 billion. Relief efforts include food aid for nearly 342,000 households, livestock support, and water provisions. Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, I-Ben […]

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Hyphen to create 18 thousand Green Hydrogen jobs in construction phase

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy's Senior Economic Development Manager, Johannes Shipepe, has revealed that the Green Hydrogen project is expected to create 18,000 jobs during its construction and operation phases, with 30% of the expenditure being localised. According to the Namibia Press Agency, as part of the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement with the government, a Socio-Economic Development framework has been established to maximize benefits for Namibians.

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