ACC charges Erongo education officials over UNAM teachers’ programme

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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has charged the Education Deputy Director for the Erongo Region, Natalia Guriras, and a colleague, Betty Somses, with allegedly providing false information to admit Somses to a teachers’ programme at UNAM.

Guriras and Somses were arrested on Wednesday in Swakopmund.

Over 250 small-scale miners work at Xobo-Xobos Camp in Erongo

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There is an increasing presence of female small-scale miners at the Xobo-Xobos informal camp in the Daures Constituency of the Erongo Region.

Small-scale mining has become a lifeline and income-generating activity for the women and their families.

NWR halts dividends to focus on service despite 50% profit rise

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The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has resolved not to declare dividends this time around to improve service despite an increase in profit of up to 50%.

NWR's profit increased from N$45.4 million in 2023 to N$68.3 million in 2024.

GIPF reports N$815 million loss from SA investment

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The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has confirmed an impairment loss of N$815 million from its investment in the South African-based Signal Structured Finance Fund, following a tax dispute involving the South African Revenue Service.

Henties Bay pushes for food security and self-sufficiency

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The Municipality of Henties Bay is gaining momentum in its efforts to strengthen food security and promote self-sufficiency in the Erongo Region.

The municipality has allocated five hectares of land for the revival of the Tulongeni Community Garden Initiative. 

Algerian Embassy celebrates 71st independence anniversary

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The Embassy of Algeria in Namibia hosted an event to celebrate that country's 71st anniversary, marking the historic revolution of November 1, 1954.

This revolution is a defining chapter in Algeria's struggle for independence and human dignity.

Tourist-related crimes in Erongo up by 26%

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Crimes against tourists in the Erongo Region have seen an uptick of 26% between January and October this year, compared to the same period in 2024.

Forty-four cases were reported between January and October this year, compared to 35 reported during the same period last year.

2015 Walvis Bay fishermen disown Windhoek protest group

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The fishermen who undertook a crippling strike in 2015 at Walvis Bay have distanced themselves from the group of fishermen currently demonstrating in Windhoek.

The Chairperson of the Ex-Striking Okapare Fishermen, Godfried Kuhanga, made the clarification alongside other former striking fishermen.

6th National Council members bid farewell after 5 years

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Members of the sixth National Council held their farewell event on Wednesday, where they took a moment to reflect on their achievements and growth over the past five years.

The event coincided with the launch of the sixth National Council Legacy Report.