SCIENTISTS WARN OF DISEASES IN BENGUELA ECOSYSTEM

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Scientists have warned about an unusual outbreak of rabies among seals in the Benguela Current ecosystem, while a virus has also been found in sardines off the South African coast.

The Benguela Current ecosystem is shared by Namibia, Angola, and South Africa.

NAMIBIA URGES END TO NUCLEAR TESTING

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Namibia has called for renewed international efforts to end nuclear testing and advance global nuclear disarmament.

OFFICIALS PAY TRIBUTE TO LAMECH MWANYANGAPO

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Senior government officials continue to pay tribute to NBC's former long-serving employee Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died last week on Saturday aged 61.

Some of those who visited the family include the Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and ICT Minister Emma Theofelus.

POHAMBA MOURNS LIBERATION ICON HELAO SHITYUWETE

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Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba joined the family of the late Helao Shityuwete at his home to offer condolences.

The liberation icon and former Robben Island prisoner died aged 92 last Friday.

JNC WASH MOTION CENTRES CHILDREN'S RIGHTS

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Delivering a motivational address at the Junior National Council, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo, said that the motion on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is not merely a service delivery issue but is fundamental to children's rights, education, health, and equality.

JNC MPs LINK SCHOOL DROPOUTS TO MULTIPLE FACTORS

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MPs from the Junior National Council (JNC) have attributed school dropouts to teenage pregnancies, substance abuse, cultural norms, and economic household challenges.

RESEARCHER CALLS FOR STUDY INTO GENDER DISPARITIES

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A Senior Researcher and Gender Specialist at the University of Namibia, Immaculate Mogotsi said pre-independence education statistics are not always reliable or comprehensive, making it difficult to determine exactly when and how the current gender disparities emerged.

IPC MP MOVES TO REMOVE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER

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Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Michael Mulunga has tabled a motion calling for the removal of National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office.

Mulunga argued that the Speaker had failed to discharge the duties of her office in accordance with Standing Rule 27.

KATIMA MULILO BEGINS WASTEWATER PLANT PROJECT

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The Katima Mulilo Town Council has officially handed over the site for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant, following the acquisition of an environmental clearance certificate.