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#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | President Mbumba confident in development agenda

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As political campaigns reach their peak in the Kunene Region, President Nangolo Mbumba said the Swapo Party-led government remains committed to improving the residents' living standards by focusing on improved infrastructure, education, healthcare facilities, and economic opportunities.

Groot |Aub residents bemoan continued lack of basic services

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Windhoek Rural Councillor, Piet Adams, has highlighted the dire challenges faced by the community of Groot |Aub and surrounding areas, such as landlessness and wealth inequality. 

Groot |Aub is a settlement located about 60 kilometres south of Windhoek.

Labour Ministry orders Zhongmei Engineering Group to halt all construction work

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The Ministry of Labour has ordered Zhongmei Engineering Group Pty Ltd to halt all construction work on the ZMTR9-Airport Road Project in Windhoek, effective October 23. 

This decision comes after a tragic accident that occurred that day, resulting in the death of a male worker while he was on the job. 

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | All political parties sign off sample ballot papers

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The production and printing of the final ballot papers for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections has commenced in Johannesburg, South Africa.

This follows the verification and sign-off of the designed sample ballot papers by 18 political parties.

UNAM inaugurates Technology Centre Keetmanshoop

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The University of Namibia inaugurated the Rhino-Halliburton Technology Centre at its Southern Campus in Keetmanshoop. 

The state-of-the-art facility will improve research and practical training in petroleum geology, engineering geology, geophysics, and data analysis. 

NPC approves N$60 million for UNAM Southern Campus Geosciences Building

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The National Planning Commission (NPC) has approved N$60 million in funding over three years for the construction of the UNAM Southern Campus Geosciences building, where specialised laboratories, including the oil and gas lab and the hydrology and engineering labs, will be housed.

UNGA to vote for 32nd time on U.S. embargo against Cuba

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is set to vote for the 32nd time on a draft resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba, referred to by the island country as a blockade, which restricts international business and imposes economic sanctions on anyone trading with Cuba.