Tensions surface between Lüderitz Council and Crayfish Festival Board

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Despite the 18th edition of the Lüderitz Annual Crayfish Festival proceeding without disruptions, tensions have emerged between the local town council and the festival's board of trustees.

At the centre of the issue is the fishing quota allocated by the government to fund the festival in 2023.

Keetmanshoop learners stage peaceful protest over Okahandja killings

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Learners from schools in Keetmanshoop staged a peaceful demonstration to condemn the recent tragic killings of three young girls in Okahandja.

They expressed sympathy with the community of Okahandja for the pain and suffering caused by these brutal acts.

Taxi operators protest against directive

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Keetmanshoop-based long-distance taxi operators have condemned the recent ministerial directive permitting seven-seater vehicles to operate on long-distance routes. 

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veiko Nekundi, recently issued the directive. 

Court orders ||Kharas RC to promote employee Barendt Both

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The High Court has ordered the ||Kharas Regional Council to promote its employee, Barendt Both, to the position of Deputy Director of Administration.

The order follows the council's overturning of Both's appointment against an interview panel as well as the Public Service Commission's recommendation.

Christians speak on Easter's significance

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Easter remains one of the most significant days on the calendar for Christians across the globe.

Known also as the Holy Week, Easter is the time Christians celebrate Jesus's death and resurrection, symbolising the eternal life granted to all who believe in him.

NTLA calls for meaningful participation in reparation talks

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The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) Vice-Chairman has reiterated calls for the meaningful participation of the 1904–1908 Nama/Ovaherero genocide victims’ descendants in reparations talks with Germany.