GOVERNMENT HAILS RETURN OF LIBERATION PRISONERS

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The government says the repatriation of the remains of two former political prisoners Simon Niilenge and Festus Nehale from Cape Town, South Africa, is about restoring dignity, reconnecting families with their ancestors and addressing a painful chapter in the country's liberation history.

AME CHURCH REMEMBERED FOR ANTI-APARTHEID ROLE

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The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Keetmanshoop played an important part behind the scenes in fighting racial segregation under the colonial apartheid regime.

AME CHURCH IN NAMIBIA MARKS 80 YEARS OF SERVICE

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The African Methodist Episcopal Church in Namibia marks eight decades of existence, faith and service to the community.
NBC News sat down with veteran clergyman Andreas Biwa, who reflected on the church journey. 

MUKWANAGOBE FAMILY LOSES HOME IN FIRE

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A family from the Mukwanagobe settlement on the outskirts of Ombili in Windhoek lost their home to a fire.

All the family's belongings were razed to the ground, leaving them with only the clothes on their back.

BANK WINDHOEK DONATES ESSENTIALS TO KUFAMOSHA DISABILITY CENTRE

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The Bank Windhoek Omuthiya branch on Thursday donated groceries, toiletries, and other essential items to the Kufamosha Information Disability Centre at Omalindi in the Oshikoto Region.

Branch Head Natanael Natanael said the donation forms part of the bank's corporate social responsibility initiatives. 

EENHANA DUMPING SITE OPERATED WITHOUT CLEARANCE

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The Eenhana Town Council has admitted that it operated its municipal dumping site for more than three years with an expired Environmental Clearance Certificate. 

The certificate expired in 2022 and was only renewed in March this year, exposing nearby communities to health and environmental risks.

SWAKOPMUND ROCK REMOVAL ORDER STILL PENDING

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The Erongo Governor's order to urgently remove rocks believed to have trapped a 15-year-old boy, who drowned 43 days ago near Platz am Meer Mall in Swakopmund, has still not been carried out.

The governor gave authorities until Monday to act, but the rocks remain untouched.

OMUTHIYA COUNCILLOR HIGHLIGHTS DOCUMENT CHALLENGES

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The Omuthiya Councillor, Erastus Nekomba, said the lack of national documents among some residents, including pensioners, remains one of the challenges facing the constituency.

Nekomba made the remarks while reflecting on his first eight months in office.

DAMARA CHIEFS FORM TRADITIONAL AUTHORITIES ASSOCIATION

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The eight recognised traditional authorities representing the Damara communities have established the Damara Traditional Authorities' Chiefs Association (DATACA).

The decision comes after the recent consultations following the discussions which started in 2023.