NCRST proposes translation of Namibian languages on the web

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There is a need for Namibia to step up and develop a system to translate the Namibian languages on the web.

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology, Anicia Peters, said this at the National Science Fair Week.

Visually impaired women graduate as massage therapists

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Four visually impaired women have graduated from Debmarine's Standing with Women and Girls training programme.
 
Debmarine sponsored the training of visually impaired women through the Nomad African Spa to become massage therapists.

Otjomuise Arts Festival kicks off

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The Otjomuise Arts Festival's 2023 edition kicked off in Windhoek. It is a platform that aims to allow artists to showcase their creativity.

This year, the festival incorporated the environmental sustainability theme in partnership with the National Botanic Garden.

College of the Arts graduates

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83 College of the Arts (COTA) students in Windhoek graduated from various fields, such as television production, visual arts, new media design, radio production, sound technology, fashion design, as well as graphic design.

Amushelelo allegedly on hunger strike

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Social activist Michael Amushelelo, currently an inmate at the Windhoek Correctional Facility, has reportedly gone on a hunger strike to highlight his quest for freedom.

Amushelelo has been incarcerated since March 21, following an unemployment demonstration in the capital.

RFA, RA and Otjiwarongo sign MoU

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The Road Fund Administration (RFA), the Roads Authority (RA), and the Otjiwarongo Municipality have signed an agreement to improve road infrastructure within the town. This initiative aims to enhance comfort for residents and attract investment.

American cultural center library closes

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After three decades of providing service to the Namibian people, the American Cultural Centre Library in Windhoek shut its doors with a colourful farewell.

The farewell aims at celebrating the US-Namibia relationship built through access to information and training.

City of Windhoek workers demand 10% salary increment

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The City of Windhoek's employees are demanding a 10 percent salary and wage increment for 2023–24 to cope with the ever-increasing cost of living.

Protestors say necessities such as fuel and food have become costly while their salaries have remained stagnant for the past four years.

NSA, ECN sign MoU

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The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in preparing accurate voter lists and ensuring that the logistics of conducting elections smoothly are in place.