N$28 BILLION EDUCATION BUDGET SPARKS DEBATE

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A budget of N$28 billion has been allocated to education for the 2026/2027 financial year. 

Contributing to the debate, many MPs, while supportive of the vote, raised concerns about inclusivity, infrastructure, and curriculum modernisation.

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.

OTJIWARONGO COUNCILLOR DONATES TO SCHOOLS & HEALTH FACILITIES

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The office of Otjiwarongo Constituency Councillor made several donations to schools and health facilities in the constituency.

The two schools that benefited from the donations are !Guxa-Aibes and Ombili primary schools each received a printer.

!KUNG AUTHORITY RAISES HEALTHCARE DELIVERY CONCERNS

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Members of the !Kung Traditional Authority has raised concerns over healthcare service delivery in their area.

Its chief, Ilony Arnold, is asking for answers after the ambulance driver of Omatako Clinic was reassigned to the Mangetti Dune Health Centre.

ITHETE PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO RAMAPHOSA

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Namibia's High Commissioner to South Africa, Nangula Ithete, has presented her letters of credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ithete was one of the 20 foreign envoys who handed their letters of credence from heads of mission-designate.

The ceremony was held in Pretoria.

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.

JP KARUAIHE TRUST FUND SUPPORTS LAW STUDENTS

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The JP Karuaihe Trust Fund is an organisation that financially assists underprivileged students pursuing law studies.

It has sponsored over 90 alumni, some of whom have successfully opened their own law firms, contributing to the legal profession and empowering future generations.

MHAISS ALLOCATES N$8.1B FOR SECURITY BOOST

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security plans to use N$8.1 billion to respond to present demands while building a stronger system for the future.