NBC CHIEF HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Director General, Menesia Muinjo, says traditional authorities play a key role in preserving cultures and traditions.

Muinjo said this during a courtesy call to the Gciriku Traditional Authority in Kavango East.

REUSABLE NAPPIES HELP PROTECT KAVANGO RIVER

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A non-profit organisation has provided mothers in Kamutjonga Village with reusable nappies in an effort to reduce pollution in the Kavango River and protect the surrounding environment.

The Kavango River is a vital source of life for many people and animals in this part of Namibia.

KAVANGO RIVER LODGE OWNERS RAISE CONCERNS OVER ACCESS CHALLENGES

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Lodge owners operating along the Kavango River in the Mukwe Constituency have expressed concern over access challenges that have cut off some areas.

They raised their concerns with Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Anselm Marungu.

UNAM CULTURAL FESTIVAL PROMOTES CULTURAL CONNECTION

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Young people who attended the Unam Cultural Festival at Rundu believe such events foster a connection to their roots, especially amongst diverse individuals. 

They also stressed the importance of learning about each other's cultures and traditions. 

KAVANGO EAST BEEKEEPER SEES SURGING HONEY DEMAND

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A beekeeper operating at Omega 1 in the Kavango East Region says demand for honey has become overwhelming.

David Mushavanga runs a small-scale beekeeping project and says customers from across the country are eager to taste his product, which is marketed as “Bushman Honey".

UNAM PLANS NEW CAPITAL PROJECTS

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The University of Namibia (UNAM) is working on several capital projects, which include veterinary clinics and a food and beverage processing plant as well as a research centre for astronomy and space science. 

KAP N BOU RESIDENTS DEMAND LAND

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Following failed discussions over plot allocations, residents of Kap n Bou took to the streets demanding that Otavi Town Council avail them land to build houses.

Leading the group, Wilfred Somseb said informal settlers paid N$200 each for a surveyor and allocation of 120 plots.