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

Namibia

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Namibia sees increase in violence against LGBTQAI+ community

Two additional suspects, 23-year-old Tashiya Nandomba and 21-year-old Joslin Booysen, have appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in connection with the brutal murder of Christoph Fredericks, a transgender woman who was stabbed 42 times. This incident highlights the increase in violence against LGBTQAI+ community members in Namibia. Linda Baumann, an activist for women's and LGBTQI rights, for comment.

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Workshop validates media monitoring tools for local elections

As Namibia prepares for the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for 27 November 2024, the Media Ombudsman and other stakeholders hosted a media and elections monitoring tool validation workshop in Windhoek on Tuesday. During elections, media monitoring provides benchmarks to judge the fairness of the election process and evaluates compliance with international standards and local regulations on election coverage. Local journalist Jemima Beukes attended the workshop.

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NUST launches anti-violence app

An app aimed at preventing violence has been launched as an initiative of the Namibia University of Science and Technology UNESCO Research Chair on Gender and Digital Technologies, marking a significant step in the fight against violence. The app was launched by the Minister Justice, Yvonne Dausab in the capital on Wednesday, 8 May 2024. Dr. Anna Matros-Goreses, Executive Director of Research, Innovation, and Partnerships at NUST shares the details.

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Government launches investigation into death at Katutura clinic

Following the death of a man while waiting for medical assistance at the Katutura Health Centre in Windhoek on Monday night, we asked the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, if the government has initiated investigations into the matter. We've also asked Dr. Shangula how the Ministry plans to alleviate the pressure on clinics like Katutura Health Centre.  

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Cricket Namibia Announces Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) as Official Nutrition Partner

Cricket Namibia is excited to announce a partnership with Nutritional Performance Labs (NPL) as Cricket Namibia's official Nutrition Partner. The partnership, spanning two years, will see NPL supporting both the Richelieu Eagles and the Capricorn Eagles with nutritional products and services.   As part of the agreement, NPL will sponsor the Eagles with nutritional products, energy bars and training kit. Additionally, players will have direct access to NPL dieticians for […]

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Namibia commended in HIV and Hepatitis B battle

    By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency     Namibia is making significant strides in combating the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B from mother to child, showcasing the effectiveness of government-led initiatives in addressing these two global health challenges, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). On Monday (May 6), the WHO awarded Namibia with “silver tier” and “bronze tier” certifications for its progressive trends towards reducing hepatitis […]

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Shadikongoro Irrigation Green Scheme Generates N$7 Million Income, Plans Sunflower Oil Production

During the 2023 cropping season, the Shadikongoro Irrigation Green Scheme Project in the Kavango East Region yielded an income of N$7 million, with N$3.5 million in profit, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform's Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata. The project aims to produce cooking oil from sunflowers, with 24 hectares planted to revive the sunflower processing facility. An additional 16 hectares of sunflowers from the Sikondo Green […]

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African Union and SADC Hold Workshop on Migration Governance

The African Union Commission and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum organized a two-day inter-regional workshop focusing on African migration governance. Representatives from various regional bodies, including ECOWAS, EALA, and PAP, attended to discuss labor migration governance. Utaara Mootu, a parliament member, stressed the significance of labor migration governance for societal and economic development, highlighting the need for fair, equitable systems respecting the rights and dignity of migrants.

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New Suspects in Fredericks Murder Case Face Justice

Two additional suspects, 23 year-old Tashiya Nandomba and Joslin Booysen who's 21, appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of Christoph Fredericks, a transgender woman. Fredericks was brutally stabbed 42 times, with mutilation of the body. Tashiya and Booysen are accused of aiding the initial teenage suspects, Namwandi Nandomba and Mervin Beukes by washing their clothes, attempting to obstruct justice. All four suspects, including Tashiya's brother […]

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