Former Minister Moses Amweelo dies

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Former Minister of Works and Transport Moses Amweelo has died.

73-year-old Amweelo died last night after battling cancer.

His death was confirmed by family representative Simon Haikwiyu.

Late Amweelo served as the Minister of Works, Transport and Communication from 2000 till 2005.

Gender Ministry condemns hookah incident involving minor

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The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has expressed deep concern over a disturbing incident in which a man, alleged to be the father of a minor girl, reportedly made her smoke a hookah pipe, commonly known as a hubbly bubbly.

Debmarine leadership hosts Miss Namibia finalits

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A meet-and-greet session held in the capital between Miss Namibia 2025 finalists and Debmarine leadership saw the 10 beauties offered a platform to introduce themselves.

Debmarine Namibia is the main sponsor of the Miss Namibia 2025 beauty pageant.

Kalkfeld hosts music celebration

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Namibia joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Music Day on Saturday, and music lovers had their dancing shoes on in Kalkfeld. 

Music lovers from across the Otjozondjupa Region met in Kalkfeld to celebrate World Music Day. 

Fishermen claim pay discrimination

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About 200 workers of the Merlus Fishing Group of Companies allege an unfair salary gap between the company's original workforce and employees recently brought on under the government's Redress Programme to deal with past retrenchments and industrial disruptions.

Kavango East unites to end food poisoning cases

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The local community and the regional leadership in Kavango East are looking for ways to put an end to the suspected food poisoning cases in the region.

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa called for an urgent meeting at Ndiyona this weekend.

Rundu residents reject NORED's proposed 3% tariff hike

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Residents of Rundu have rejected NORED's tariff increase proposal of 3% for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The residents say the proposed percentages are high considering the challenges of unemployment.

LPM calls on youth to lead change

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The Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, has urged young people to become the drivers of change in society. 

Swartbooi made the call at the celebration of the party's youth command element at Youth Day at Keetmanshoop.