LIBERATION HERO HELAO SHITYUWETE DIES AT 92

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The death of veteran liberation struggle icon Helao Joseph Shityuwete has left family, friends, and fellow veterans mourning the loss of a historic giant. 

The former People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) commander and Robben Island political prisoner died at his home on Saturday. 

NANDI-NDAITWAH SENDS CONDOLENCES TO NORWAY

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sent condolences to the people of Norway following the death of their King Harald V, who died on Friday, at the age of 89.

NANDI-NDAITWAH URGES SWAPO UNITY AND DISCIPLINE

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Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on party members to uphold unity, discipline and the party's principles of solidarity, freedom and justice at the opening of the 11th Ordinary Meeting of the Central Committee of the party.

NAMIBIA AND CHINA SIGN DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION GRANT

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The National Planning Commission (NPC) hosted the official signing ceremony for a new development cooperation grant today between Namibia and China.

On behalf of the Namibian government, the Director General of the NPC, Dr Kaire Mbuende, thanked China for a grant that totals N$486 million.

OMALUDI AGRICULTURAL FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN OKONGO

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The Omaludi Agricultural Festival in Okongo, Ohangwena region, started today.

The event is scheduled to be opened by its patron, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Wednesday.

OKONGO RESIDENTS PUSH FOR JOBS, FAIR TRADE RULES

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Competition in Okongo remains intense as numerous individuals strive to endure amidst unemployment.

This comes as Angolan citizens continue crossing into the village to do business, prompting calls for the village council to review and strengthen local trading regulations.

Namibia faces critical blood shortage

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The country's blood supply is currently at a critical level. The spokesperson for the Namibian Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS), Frieda Asino-Vatilemi, says there is only enough blood to last for this week, placing the country in a crisis.

Okahandja man arrested for alleged GBV, police clash with suspect's mother

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A case of gender-based violence that resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old man from Okahandja has now seen police pitted against the suspect's mother.

The suspect, Atikina Noabed, appeared in the Okahandja Magistrate's Court today for allegedly beating his girlfriend. 

CoW calls Farm 508 relocation emergency measure

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City of Windhoek Communications Manager Harold Akwenye has clarified that relocating flood victims to Farm 508 was an emergency measure meant to protect those individuals from immediate flood danger.