Ten measles cases confirmed in Kunene Region

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Ten out of 24 suspected measles cases have tested positive in the Kunene Region.

Since the first confirmed measles case in Opuwo, on August 21 this year, additional suspected and confirmed cases have been reported.

Venaani questions N$20 million Dairy Farm Project

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Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Leader McHenry Venaani, in the National Assembly, has questioned what had happened with the N$20 million dairy farm initiative that was to be carried out at Uvungu Vungu and which has not been spoken about for the past 16 years.

Road Fund to write off vehicle licence debts over three years

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Road Fund Administration, Ali Ipinge, has announced that debts for vehicle licences older than three years will be written off by the Fund. 

The prescribed debt totals over N$371 million.

EU pledges continued support for Namibia’s green industry

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The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia's green industrial agenda. 

The EU's Commissioner of International Partnerships said that to achieve this, the EU is committing 1 billion euros in support of Namibia's green industrialisation agenda. 

President Nandi-Ndaitwah pledges 500,000 Jobs in 5 years

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has re-emphasised the need to create 500,000 jobs over the next five years.

Mining is among the industries identified as having the potential to create employment.

Education Ministry begins nationwide bill consultations

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The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture has kicked off with nationwide consultations on the Draft Teaching Professional Bill and its regulations. 

The first consultation session was held at Keetmanshoop.

Fransfontein community protests handling of Manfried |Aib murder case

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The Fransfontein community in Kunene have taken to the streets in protest to demand answers from the Police about the handling of the murder case of Manfried |Aib.

The 42-year-old |Aib's family have called for a re-examination into Manfried's autopsy report.

Sikondo Green Scheme trials new potato variety in Kavango West

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The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West Region is experimenting with a new potato variety called Valor. It's the first time the scheme is trying out a different potato, and the acting farm manager said they can't wait until the spuds reach maturity.