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.

Telecom activates Equiano submarine cable

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Telecom Namibia has activated the Equiano submarine cable, which provides faster and more reliable 5G internet to the country and southern Africa.

Swakopmund looks at various interventions to address housing crisis

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Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes says the town faces a major housing crisis due to rapid urbanisation and a growing slum population.

Namubes says new and targeted approaches to affordable housing are needed for the town to make cities inclusive, spur economic growth, and expand job opportunities.

Construction of Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Highway could hit roadblock

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Advertising the tender to complete the construction of the Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Highway will result in delays that can cause congestion and road accidents.

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, says the current contractor should be allowed to complete the construction.