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Interview: Grootfontein Records First-Ever Cholera Outbreak, Mayor Urges Caution

  Grootfontein has confirmed its first-ever cholera outbreak, primarily affecting the Blikkiesdorp and Kap En Bou informal settlements. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 November 2025 after investigations, which began on 18 November following the identification of a suspected case, confirmed local transmission. Mayor Moritz Gaingob emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that cholera is a fast-spreading and dangerous disease, particularly for vulnerable communities. “The outbreak exposes serious […]

today5 January, 2026

Namibia

NAMDIA Partners with Police to Secure Diamond Operations

Namib Desert Diamonds and the Namibian Police Force have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reinforce the security and integrity of NAMDIA’s operations. Beverley Coussement, NAMDIA’s Public Relations and Communications Officer, said the partnership will focus on improving coordination, information sharing, risk management, rapid response, and security protocols in the company’s diamond-handling processes. 

today5 December, 2025