SPCA urges holiday-makers not to leave pets unattended

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has appealed to holiday-goers not to leave their pets unattended at home.

The SPCA has urged holidaygoers to plan in advance and ensure their pets are left in the hands of caretakers to avoid leaving them alone. 

Flash floods and showers hit northern, zambezi regions

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Rainfall during the Christmas week was quite intense across much of the Oshana, Ohangwena, Kavango East and West, and Zambezi regions, which mostly experienced scattered showers accompanied by flash flooding.

Dam levels rise after recent rainfall

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Dam water levels have increased across key dams following recent rainfall in catchment areas.

Updated figures by Namwater indicate a positive response to recent precipitation with Swakoppoort Dam, which saw its water levels rise by 0.796 million cubic metres.

GBV Risks Creating Cycle of Abuse

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If left unattended, gender-based violence (GBV) could culminate in a cycle of abuse, particularly when children become witnesses to such happenings.

NamWater owed N$2.8 billion, threatening water security

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NamWater is owed a total of N$2.8 billion by various entities, an amount that poses a serious risk to national water security.

It is, therefore, urgently calling on local authorities, government institutions, industries and all consumers to settle their accounts.

Okuryangava Police Station construction progressing

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The construction of the new police station in Windhoek's Okuryangava area is showing progress, with completion slated for April 2026.

Steel foreman on site Petrus Alfeus told nbc News that they have not experienced any challenges, apart from the lack of building material that caused a slight delay.

ECN begins issuing duplicate voter cards

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The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) began issuing duplicate voter cards yesterday. 

ECN's spokesperson, De Wet Siluka, said this process will run until Sunday, 23 November.