Dippenaar must be punished - Witnesses

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State witnesses say Jandre Dippenaar must be punished for killing their family members in an accident near Henties Bay in 2014.

Erongo Region's tourism industry bounces back

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During the first quarter of the year, the Erongo Region recorded a 60% increase in room occupancy rates in the hospitality sector.

The Erongo Regional Tourism Forum, chaired by Governor Neville Andre, released statistics at Swakopmund, indicating a promising recovery for the tourism industry.

ACC investigates 67 cases in Erongo during 2023/24 financial year

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Two of the 67 cases reported to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the Erongo Region have resulted in convictions.

The ACC held an annual media briefing at Swakopmund, where the institution maintained that it is not toothless.

Telecom activates Equiano submarine cable

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Telecom Namibia has activated the Equiano submarine cable, which provides faster and more reliable 5G internet to the country and southern Africa.

Swakopmund looks at various interventions to address housing crisis

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Swakopmund Mayor Dina Namubes says the town faces a major housing crisis due to rapid urbanisation and a growing slum population.

Namubes says new and targeted approaches to affordable housing are needed for the town to make cities inclusive, spur economic growth, and expand job opportunities.

Construction of Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Highway could hit roadblock

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Advertising the tender to complete the construction of the Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Highway will result in delays that can cause congestion and road accidents.

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, says the current contractor should be allowed to complete the construction.

!Oë-‡Gân Traditional Authority proposes renaming Erongo

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The !Oë-‡Gân Traditional Authority recommended that the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission rename the Erongo Region to its historic name.

The Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission visited Omaruru to cater for the Daures, and Karibib constituencies after Swakopmund.

Customs are enablers for tangible benefits from AfCFTA - Shiimi

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The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise, Iipumbu Shiimi, says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a high-ambition trade agreement with a comprehensive scope that includes critical areas such as digital trade and investment protection.