Namibia says no approval for Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II

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Namibia clarified that it has not granted approval for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, citing concerns about potential impacts on downstream flows in the Orange River.

This was in response to a report that the country was unhappy with the project.

Late screening hinders cancer fight in Namibia

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Late screening and testing for cancer have been two of the biggest stumbling blocks in addressing rising cancer cases. 

Dr. Gerrit Keyter, Head of Medical Services for Palliative Care at the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), said late diagnoses have made treatment of cancer difficult.

Tsumkwe cashplus withdrawal concerns

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Community members in the Tsumkwe settlement have raised concerns that some grocery shops offering FNB CashPlus agent services are pressuring customers to buy goods of more than N$100 before they can withdraw money.

National Youth Council hosts Venezuelan Ambassador

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The National Youth Council (NYC) hosted the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Namibia, Dr. Magaly Henríquez González, during an official engagement focused on youth development, skills transfer and bilateral cooperation.

Masubia Traditional Authority appoints new Ngambela

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The Masubia Traditional Authority has installed Raphael Mbala as its Ngambela.

Ngambela Mbala is the former councillor of Kabbe South Constituency and a former teacher.  

He replaced Albius Kamwi, who had served in the same position for 13 years.

!Kung chief criticizes NDF recruitment shortlist

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!Kung Traditional Authority leader Chief Illony Arnold has expressed dissatisfaction with the Namibia Defence Force recruitment shortlist, citing the exclusion of youth from the Tsumkwe Constituency.

7th National Council concludes special session

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The 7th National Council today concluded its two-day special session to appoint the Rules, Order and Business Committee.

During the National Council's last special session on the election of committee members, Swapo's Erickson Ndawanifa was elected as the first Vice-Chairperson of the entire council.