IPPR calls for action against corruption

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The Executive Director at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says some Namibians believe that corruption is not much of a concern in the country. 

Graham Hopwood is now advising locals to assist in preventing corruption from becoming worse. 

Plakerskamp residents demand streetlights

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Residents of Plakerskamp, a township in Karasburg, have raised concerns over a lack of basic services in their area, as well as increasing instances of crime. 

The area has no proper streetlights, leaving residents feeling unsafe and vulnerable, particularly at night.

Ministry appoints interim board for NYC

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The Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service has appointed five interim board members for the National Youth Council following the removal of the previous one last week.

The interim board members are Curtis M. Andrew, Beverly Silas, Hendrik Theofilus, Victoria Itta, and Nghoshi Panduleni.

Xinfeng apologises over destruction of ancestral graves Uis

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Community members at Uis are dismayed about the alleged destruction of ancestral graves by Xinfeng Investments' mining activities.

The mine operates a few kilometres outside Uis, under the Daure Daman Traditional Authority in the Erongo Region.

Youth delegates counter Minister's interim board

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Delegates to the General Assembly in Rietfontein also appointed an interim board, vowing to maintain their position in the ongoing struggle for control of the National Youth Council (NYC).

Delegates say they will rally behind their elected interim board, which was elected on Sunday.

NYC defies Minister's directive on General Assembly

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The National Youth Council (NYC) has defied a directive from the Minister of Youth not to proceed with the General Assembly.

On Thursday, Minister Agnes Tjingarero dissolved the Council's board members with immediate effect.

Agricultural production slumps in third quarter of 2024

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Statistics released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) showed that the country's agricultural production slumped by 57% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter last year.