NAMCOR to continue safeguarding interests in petroleum exploration

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The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) reports increasing interest from potential upstream oil and gas investors following recent light oil discoveries offshore the Orange Basin.

NAMCOR pledged to safeguard its interests in petroleum exploration on behalf of the government.

Erongo Regional Council reflects on vision and strategies for success

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Erongo regional councillors and management have partnered with the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) to reflect, realign, and generate fresh ideas for the development and service of the region.

The team is currently in Windhoek for a two-day retreat.

|Khomas councillors assess progress on Samora Machel Constituency Projects

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|Khomas Regional Councillors visited the Samora Machel Constituency to assess service delivery progress at Farm 508.

Councillors of the |Khomas Regional Council, along with Chief Regional Officer Clement Mafwila, visited the area to evaluate progress following the awarding of the tender two weeks ago.

Study finds 43% of pre-trial detentions in Namibia unnecessary

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A pre-trial detention study conducted by researchers from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has revealed that about 43% of cases did not require detention or the pursuit of charges.

The study found that the issuance of admission-of-guilt fines was sufficient for those charges.

Otjozondjupa Region seeks funds for school furniture

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The Otjozondjupa Region is in dire need of school furniture, additional textbooks, and stationery for a smooth transition to the platoon system and for quality education.

The budget indicates that the education directorate requires more than three million dollars to service the region's circuits.

UNAM warns students against registration scams and theft

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UNAM has warned students to be vigilant against fraudulent activities related to registration procedures.

Speaking to nbc News, UNAM's Communication Officer, Simon Namesho, cautioned students not to fall prey to scams.

||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick wants to see social inequality addressed

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Governor Aletha Frederick of the Kharas Region has urged for renewed efforts to address gender inequality and poverty.

She made this call during the annual New Year opening meeting for the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare staff, held in Keetmanshoop. 

Zambezi Region farmers struggle with fall armyworm outbreak

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Farmers in the Zambezi Region are struggling with an outbreak of fall armyworms, which are destroying maize fields and threatening this season’s harvest.

In Kongola, one of the worst-hit areas, villagers say the infestation is dashing their hopes for a good yield.