BANK WINDHOEK LAUNCHES FIRST WHATSAPP BANKING PLATFORM

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Bank Windhoek has launched its WhatsApp Banking platform, the first for the financial sector in Namibia.

"It is a bold step in our journey to reimagine banking by placing it exactly where our customers communicate and connect every day," said James Chapman, Bank Windhoek MD.

SIX NAMCOR ACCUSED GRANTED BAIL AFTER APPEAL

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Six of the accused in the NAMCOR corruption trial have been granted bail, following their successful appeal against the Windhoek Magistrate's Court's refusal to grant them bail.

NAMIBIA STANDS FIRM ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM

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Namibia remains unmoved in its demand for reform of the United Nations Security Council.

This statement follows the African Union's intensified efforts to uphold its unanimous and long-standing demand for urgent reform of the UN Security Council.

JUDGE DU PLESSIS REJECTS RECUSAL APPLICATION IN FISHROT TRIAL

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Judge Marelise du Plessis has rejected an application for her recusal in the ongoing Fishrot trial.

The recusal application was brought by accused Sacky Shangala, with James Hatuikulipi and Mike Nghipunya as co-applicants.

GAME AUCTION RECORDS SHATTERED IN WINDHOEK

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Namibian records for game auction sales were shattered at a hybrid game auction in Windhoek this weekend.

A kudu bull set the Namibian record price at a whopping N$4.5 million, while an oryx sold for N$3.1 million.

CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM TREATS 21,000 IN NAMIBIA

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An outgoing Chinese medical team in Namibia has concluded its 18-month mission after treating more than 21,000 patients across the country. 

Dr. Huang - Head of Chinese Medical Brigade says the mission not only focused on healthcare delivery but also on strengthening relations between China and Namibia.

DOMESTIC TOURISM BOOSTS FESTIVE ECONOMY

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Domestic tourism in Namibia is now emerging as a strong contributor to Namibia's festive-season tourism economy.
During the just-concluded December season, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has seen a bumper holiday season, with the tourism parastatal reporting a massive influx of local tourists.