LPM’s Swartbooi urges voters to back party candidates

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In a bid to continue serving Namibians and champion their interests, Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi urged residents to vote for the party's candidates in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.

Slow uptake of duplicate voter cards in Maltahöhe, Gibeon

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As Namibians gear up for the polls, the duplication of voter cards is moving slowly in the village towns of Maltahöhe and Gibeon. Local officials say fewer than five residents in each town have come forward to apply since the process began.

Gibeon residents demand end to bucket toilet system

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Residents of Gibeon have expressed serious concerns over the continued use of the bucket toilet system, calling it a pressing health risk that requires urgent intervention. 

Maltahöhe residents gear up for Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections

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Residents of Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region are ready to vote in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.

However, they expressed concern about infighting in the village council while those at the grassroots suffer. NBC Reporter Selima Henock gave an update from the southern town.

NAPPA proposes temporary electricity levy to cut consumer costs

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The Namibia Progressive Party (NAPPA) says it plans to introduce a temporary electricity levy meant to reduce costs for consumers.

Co-founder Penda Negonga made the announcement during a press conference in Windhoek, ahead of the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections.  

Late Archbishop Julius Hoveka buried in Otjombinde

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The late Archbishop Julius Hoveka of Father Tjijombo St John's Faith Mission was buried in Otjombinde, in the Omaheke Region, on Sunday.

The recently ordained Archbishop died last week in Windhoek at the age of 82.

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.