OPHTHALMOLOGIST OFFERS HOPE TO OTAVI LEARNER FACING VISION LOSS

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An ophthalmologist has stepped up to carry out an operation on a learner who is on the verge of losing his eyesight.

The good Samaritan responded after seeing a social media post about Ruston !Gudaob, a grade four pupil at Shalom Primary School in Otavi.

SHIVUTE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE JAMES UERIKUA

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The former Otjiwarongo mayor, Gottlieb Shivute, said the late James Uerikua played a significant role in grooming, mentoring and shaping him into leadership.

Shivute said all he is left with now are photographs of a man with whom he shared both a political working relationship and a personal friendship.

OSHILUNGA SHONKOSHI GETS ACCESS TO POTABLE WATER

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The lack of potable water for the Oshilunga Shonkoshi community, a remote village in the Oshana Region, is now a thing of the past.

The community previously relied on water from wells and floodplains during the rainy season and made long journeys to Onaanda using donkey carts to purchase potable water.

PATRICK KAUTA APPOINTED PATRON OF JP KARUAIHE TRUST FUND

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Lawyer Patrick Kauta has been appointed the patron of the JP Karuaihe Trust Fund.

The Fund says Kauta was suitable in following the footprints and continuing the legacy of its founding patron, the late Founding President Sam Nujoma.

KAVANGO WEST VILLAGERS PROTEST OVER WATER SHORTAGE

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Kapako Villagers in the Kavango West Region are fed up with the worsening water shortage.

Through protests, residents say the situation has affected children's education and daily lives, calling for urgent action to address the water scarcity.

MEFT CONDEMNS TYRE BURNING IN WALVIS BAY

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has condemned the burning of tyres at the Walvis Bay Landfill, saying such action poses serious health risks to people and animals and compromises air quality.

NATIONAL COUNCIL & UNICEF SIGN CHILD RIGHTS AGREEMENT

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The National Council and UNICEF signed an agreement to advance and protect children's rights.

The Memorandum of Understanding reflects the importance of upholding the rights of children as outlined in the Constitution, collectively.

MAN SURVIVES JUMP FROM MALL ROOF IN RUNDU

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The man who climbed onto the roof of Kavango Gateway Mall in Rundu this morning eventually carried out his threat to jump from the building.

He survived the fall.

Earlier, the man had fled from Rundu Police Station after his arrest on Tuesday.

FNB NAMIBIA DONATES N$250,000 TO EDITORS’ FORUM

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First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has handed over a N$250,000 sponsorship to the Editors' Forum of Namibia in support of press freedom.

The money will be used for journalism awards.

The Editors' Forum of Namibia Journalism Awards aim to celebrate excellence in investigative reporting.