ACC RECORDS 94 CORRUPTION CASES IN ERONGO

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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has recorded 94 corruption-related cases in the Erongo Region during the 2024-2026 financial years, of which 45 are still under investigation, while 21 are in courts.

ZAMBEZI BEGINS FMD VACCINATION

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Livestock vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) commenced on Monday in the Kabbe South Constituency of the Zambezi region.

This follows recent confirmation of FMD at Kalala Island in the same contiguity.

KHARAS POLICE PRAISE FARMERS FOR FMD COMPLIANCE

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The ||Kharas Police Commander, Marius Katamila, has commended the region's farming community for their cooperation and adherence to Foot-and-Mouth Disease animal movement restrictions.

The restrictions were imposed following an outbreak of FMD at a farm in Karasburg district.

New MIME minister vows straight talk with mining investors

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 The new Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy (MIME) says he is not afraid of straight talk with investors in the mining sector. 

 Modestus Amutse says he intends to ensure that the Namibian nation benefits from the country's natural resources.

Katti donates Giraffe Energy stake and N$1 million to ||Kharas Youth Trust

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Entrepreneur Knowledge Katti has donated a 10% stake in his oil and gas exploration company, Giraffe Energy, as well as N$1 million in cash to the ||Kharas Youth Trust. 

The handover happened during the signing of three youth-focused MoUs at Lüderitz on Tuesday.

Germany remains top source of tourists to Namibia

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Germany remains in the top spot as the overseas destination from which tourists arrive in the country.

The 2024 Tourist Statistical Report launched by the Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniels shows that over 111,000 tourists arrived from Germany during that year.

Katima Mulilo residents submit petition ahead of Naruseb court appearance

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Community members of Katima Mulilo handed a petition to the Ministry of Justice ahead of 44-year-old Steven Naruseb's court appearance. 

Naruseb, accused of killing his wife, Rachel Simasiku, was eventually denied bail by Magistrate Davy Kambinda for his own protection due to the public outcry.