JUNIOR JOURNALISTS TRAINED IN ECONOMICS REPORTING

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Junior journalists from across the country have gathered for a two-day economics journalism training workshop in Windhoek that is aimed at enhancing journalists' reporting on inequality, tax and social protection. 

TEEN HERO RESCUES TWIN BABIES FROM POND

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A 16-year-old boy has been commended for his swift actions after rescuing twin babies who were thrown into a pond by their mother in Omutundungu village, located in the Omusati Region.

PUBLIC FRUSTRATED BY TAXI FARE HIKE

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Members of the public have expressed frustration over the recent taxi fare increase from N$ 13 to N$ 15, which was introduced after the fuel price increase.

NBC News took to the streets of the capital to gauge their views.

OMAHEKE COMMUNITIES WELCOME GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY

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Various community members in the Omaheke Region have welcomed the Genocide Remembrance Day. 

They, however, urged that commemorations on the day reflect the activities, mood and spirit of what had transpired during the 1904-1908 war.

MAAMBERUA CALLS FOR MUSEUM RENAMING

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Former Member of Parliament and historian Usutuaije Maamberua has praised the Namibian government for hosting regional events to commemorate the Ovaherero and Nama genocide.

However, he is also calling for the renaming of the Independence Memorial Museum in Windhoek to the 1904-1908 Genocide Museum.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN FOUND DEAD AT GAMMAMS WATER PLANT

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The body of an unidentified man was found inside a water treatment machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works on Sunday.

The body was discovered by a security officer during a routine patrol at the facility, who immediately alerted the authorities.

AUPINDI CALLS FOR LOCAL RESOURCE PROCESSING AND NAMIBIAN OWNERSHIP

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Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi is advocating for local processing of resources and genuine Namibian ownership instead of what he describes as "rent-a-black-face" empowerment deals.

KEETMANSHOOP TRANSPORTERS KEEP FARES STEADY DESPITE FUEL HIKES

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Keetmanshoop transport operators, mainly those operating mini-buses, have decided to keep fares unchanged despite rising fuel prices in a bid to retain customers.

The operators say the industry has become overly competitive, as smaller seven-seater vehicles at times prove more popular.

OTAVI RESIDENTS CRITICISE COUNCIL OVER SERVICES

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Residents of Otavi are accusing the council of sidelining them in terms of development and basic services meant to ease their daily lives.

They raised these concerns during the municipality's budget consultation.

SWAKOPMUND HEALER SEEKS SUPPORT FOR MASSAGE TABLE

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Swakopmund resident Maria Bloodstaan, who has used her hands to heal aching bodies and comfort struggling community members for the past 50 years, is seeking help to procure a massage table.

Currently, the 60-year-old Bloodstaan uses her bed to treat clients.