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Government distributes 56,875kg of game meat for drought relief efforts

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To date, 56,875 kilogrammes of game meat have been distributed by the government in support of the drought relief programme.

The game meat is from 157 animals of different species that were hunted in the Mangetti, Mahango, Kwando, Buffalo, and Mudumo national parks. 

Namibians remember Andimba Toivo ya Toivo

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The family of the late Andimba Toivo ya Toivo will launch a foundation in his honour next year to preserve his legacy and the role he played in Namibia's quest for freedom.

The widow, Vicki ya Toivo, said this at the commemoration of Ya Toivo's centenary held at the Heroes Acre on Thursday.

Windhoek Municipality fast running out of dumping space

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The City of Windhoek is faced with the challenge of more solid waste being generated while at the same time grappling with a rapid reduction in the lifespan of its main waste disposal facility, Kupferberg Landfill. 

SABA, UN discuss partnership

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The UN Resident Coordinator to Namibia says most countries are struggling to meet most of the Sustainable Development Goals targets, and the SADC region is no exception. 

Financial crimes becoming increasingly sophisticated

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Financial crimes pose a significant threat, not only undermining a country's financial systems and economy but also paving the way for other serious criminal activities, including terrorism financing, drug trafficking, and corruption. 

|Khomas Regional Council Project delivers

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The |Khomas Regional Council has stressed that it will continue to prioritise rural sanitation and hygiene to improve the living standards and quality of life for its people.

Over the past five years, the regional council has constructed over 700 toilets at a cost of N$11,3 million.

Republican Party promises to nationalise mines

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The Republican Party of Namibia launched its manifesto for the 2024 election in Windhoek on Wednesday. 

The party's manifesto promises to reduce the country's national debt, which is over 60% of the gross domestic product (GDP). 

MEFT increases compensation for human-wildlife conflict losses

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has announced an increase in compensation for losses incurred in human-wildlife conflict.

Minister Pohamba Shifeta says compensation is now set at N$100,000, up from the previous N$50,000. 

NIPDB unhappy with Namibia's ranking in mining performance

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has expressed discontent over Namibia's performance in the 2023 Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies.