184 Angolan inmates held in Namibia

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A total of 184 Angolan nationals are currently held in correctional facilities in Namibia, while 107 inmates have applied to be transferred to Angola, of those who have applied, only 17 have national identification documents.

Struggle stalwart and midwife Aino Nanghonda laid to rest in Ohangwena

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Struggle stalwart, educator, and midwife Aino Nangula Tulimevava Nanghonda was buried at Onamukulo Cemetery in the Ohangwena Region, leaving behind a legacy of service and sacrifice.

Nanghonda died on 18 December at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital at the age of 83.

Ministries, Angolan Embassy seek solution to street children influx

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare; and the Angolan Embassy have been dedicating their time to finding a lasting solution to the influx of Angolan children on the streets in various towns

Namibia’s ambassador prioritises Angola collaboration in key sectors

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Namibia's Ambassador to Angola aims to prioritise collaboration in water, agriculture, ICT and oil and gas between the two countries. 

Ambassador Leonard Iipumbu made the announcement during an interview with NBC News at the Namibian embassy in Luanda. 

Namibia urges compassion for Angolan street children

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Namibia's Ambassador to Angola has called for compassion towards Angolan children roaming the streets in Namibia.

Leonard Iipumbu says both governments are working to find a lasting solution.

The children can be observed at street corners and shopping areas in some towns.

Nandi-Ndaitwah praises Angola’s honour for Sam Nujoma

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is humbled by Angola's decision to posthumously confer on Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Nujom,a the Commemorative Medal of the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Angola, in the Class of Honour.

ICT Minister calls for stronger collaboration on space technologies

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The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has emphasised the need for Namibia to invest in and strengthen collaboration on space technologies with countries, such as neighbouring Angola.

Emma Theofelus praised the neighbouring country's significant advancements in satellite communications.

Nkurenkuru Border Post falls short of national standards

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The Nkurenkuru Border Post, which borders Namibia and Angola, has not yet met the national border post standards.

This was shared during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs to the Kavango West Region.

Angolan man denied bail for marrying 14-year-old

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A 29-year-old Angolan man was denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after traditionally marrying a 14-year-old girl.

The minor’s mother was, however, granted bail of N$1,000.