2015 Walvis Bay fishermen disown Windhoek protest group

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The fishermen who undertook a crippling strike in 2015 at Walvis Bay have distanced themselves from the group of fishermen currently demonstrating in Windhoek.

The Chairperson of the Ex-Striking Okapare Fishermen, Godfried Kuhanga, made the clarification alongside other former striking fishermen.

Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Katima Mulilo

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A rainstorm left a trail of destruction in its wake, damaging houses and structures and uprooting trees in Katima Mulilo and the surrounding areas.

The storm that hit on Tuesday caused widespread damage to homes in Mafuta, Namalubi, and Lisikili.

Gobabis to introduce prepaid water and electricity by 2026

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The Gobabis Municipality, in collaboration with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, is set to roll out prepaid water and electricity provision to its residents; these projects should be completed before the end of the 2025/2026 financial year. 

Oshana youth urged to lead climate action at national summit

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Oshana Governor Hofni Iipinge has described the effects of climate change as having devastated Namibia's ecosystems.

He urged the youth to be the defenders of the planet through scientific innovations and ambassadors of sustainable living. 

Magistrates strike halts court proceedings nationwide

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Court proceedings across the country came to a standstill on Wednesday morning, as magistrates began a strike, leaving accused persons, lawyers, and prosecutors waiting in courtrooms with no presiding officers.

New streetlights installed in Ndiyona Settlement

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New streetlights were installed along the trunk road at Ndiyona Settlement in the Kavango East Region. 

The project, which took three months to complete, was funded by the Kavango East Regional Council at a cost of more than N$1.1 million. 

Mukwe residents demand action over rising crocodile attacks

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Residents of Mukwe Constituency in the Kavango East Region are calling for immediate action regarding the rising threat of crocodile attacks in their communities. 

They say if the government does not take action, then they will be forced to take their own drastic measures.