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Pan African Youth Union to review charter in Swakopmund

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The executive committee of the Pan African Youth Union (PYU) has been urged to enhance its relevance to ensure its impact is felt in communities. 

This call to action was made during the ongoing PYU meeting in Swakopmund.

No arrests made in Swakopmund fatal cash-in-transit robbery

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There have been no arrests made so far in connection with the fatal cash-in-transit robbery that occurred in Swakopmund.

According to a police statement, the suspects escaped with N$350,000 on Monday. As the investigation continues, there have been no recoveries or arrests to report.

!Nawases-Taeyele urges leaders to prioritise community welfare

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The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele has called on leaders at different levels to work in the best interest of and for the welfare of those they serve. 

!Nawases-Taeyele addressed the Annual General Meeting of the Namibia National Mayors' Forum, held at Swakopmund.

Erongo Red donates oxygen concentrators to state hospitals

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Erongo Red donated oxygen concentrators to three state hospitals to reduce the scarcity of such equipment in the region.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was discovered that state hospitals in the Erongo Region desperately needed oxygen concentrators to treat patients.

VP urges broadcasters to use AI as tool for truthful reporting

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Vice President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called on broadcasters in Southern Africa to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) is used as a tool for truth and not distortion.

The Vice President officially opened the 8th Broadcast and Digital Media Convention at Swakopmund.

New divorce legislation to increase magistrates court workload

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Chief Justice Peter Shivute said pressures on the lower courts are expected to increase with the impending introduction of the new divorce legislation.

Justice Shivute said this will place an even greater burden on magistrates court staff.

Dippenaar must be punished - Witnesses

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State witnesses say Jandre Dippenaar must be punished for killing their family members in an accident near Henties Bay in 2014.

Erongo Region's tourism industry bounces back

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During the first quarter of the year, the Erongo Region recorded a 60% increase in room occupancy rates in the hospitality sector.

The Erongo Regional Tourism Forum, chaired by Governor Neville Andre, released statistics at Swakopmund, indicating a promising recovery for the tourism industry.

ACC investigates 67 cases in Erongo during 2023/24 financial year

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Two of the 67 cases reported to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the Erongo Region have resulted in convictions.

The ACC held an annual media briefing at Swakopmund, where the institution maintained that it is not toothless.