Miss World Namibia Selma Kamanya pays courtesy call on Swapo SG Shaningwa

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Miss World Namibia, Selma Kamanya, paid a courtesy call to Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa after returning from the 72nd Miss World event held in Hyderabad, India.

Shaningwa welcomed Kamanya with a hug and affectionately referred to her as her grandmother, smiling brightly.

Wildfires cause of concern at Opuwo

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In a troubling repeat of events, another veld fire broke out on Tuesday in the Ondundu location of Opuwo, just days after a similar blaze had swept through the area last week.

CoW, PowerCom sign MoU to enhance safety in Windhoek

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The City of Windhoek and PowerCom Namibia signed a memorandum of understanding to install 28 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras around the city in a bid to prevent and reduce crime. 

The city will allocate the CCTV cameras to selected areas to assist law enforcement agencies in fighting crimes.

Church leads call for defence of women and children

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The church is a safe place. This message formed the core of a peaceful protest, led by the Council of Churches in Namibia, as congregants marched down Independence Avenue, demanding justice for women and children who have been raped or murdered. 

Namport Cargo volumes up by 4.8%

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Cargo volumes at Namport have increased by 4.8% for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, setting a new decade's record.

The ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz handled a record-breaking 8.42 million tonnes of cargo for the 2024/25 financial year.

Digital technology allows for improved handling of heritage sites

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Digital technologies and innovations can be used to redefine how Africa preserves and protects natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of future generations. 

These sentiments were shared at the four-day World Heritage Digital Technology Workshop, currently underway in Windhoek.