|Khomanin clan fights to preserve their heritage

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The ǂNūkhoe, in their relentless pursuit to preserve their cultural heritage, unveiled the long-awaited grave of Ouma Amalia |Hones. 

The gravesite signifies the historical existence of the |Khomanin clan of the ǂNūkhoe people.

The gravesite, located east of Havana, was found in 2018, and subsequently, the chief of the |Khomanin clan and the |Honen family members were notified.

Ouma Amalia |Hones was born in 1891 and was buried in 1963.

|Hones' grave signifies the existence of |Khomanin people in the modern-day Windhoek area, originally known as |Khomas.

Heroes day celebration venue move to Windhoek

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The Namibian government has announced the change in venue for this year's commemoration of Heroes' Day on August 26. The event was initially scheduled to be hosted in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region, but will now be held in the capital, Windhoek.

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Audrin Mathe, announced the change of venue.

 

Mother arrested for alleged child abuse

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A Windhoek resident and mother of a six-year-old child is expected to appear in the Katutura Magistrate's Court tomorrow on a charge of assault.

In a video that went viral on social media, a mother from Windhoek's Lucia Street in the Greenwell Matongo residential area is seen mercilessly beating and choking her biological child as she cries for help.
 
Police Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, said the suspect was arrested and a case was opened by a Social Worker from the Ministry of Social Welfare who attended the incident.

"Let's Do It Namibia" donates citrus fruit trees to three different schools

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Let's Do It Namibia has donated citrus fruit trees to three different schools in Windhoek.

Martti Ahtisaari Primary School is among those that received trees.

The Sustainable Environmental Education Programme is a pillar of "Let's Do It Namibia," which strives to make a change in the lives of Namibians through education and mentoring.

BIPA seeks input from stakeholders

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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) is seeking input from stakeholders on the country's decades-old Corporate Laws.

BIPA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industrialisation, initiated the legislative reform process of the Companies Act of 2004 and the Close Corporation Act of 1988.

The review process of the Corporate Laws aims to merge the two Acts that would regulate all forms of business entities, including aspects of business rescue and corporate governance.

Group residing at informal squatter camp request government to relocate them

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A group currently residing at an informal squatter camp in Windhoek's Freedom Square is requesting the government relocates them.

There are currently 26 shacks accommodating about 64 people; however, they are overcrowded, forcing some of the inhabitants to sleep out in open spaces, even during the harsh winter.

There are 14 vulnerable children here who do not get social income grants because of a lack of national documents.

Teresia Gaweses has lived here for 6 years and lives hand to mouth by selling recyclables to scrap yards.

Lady Justice Rita Tambudzai Makarau sworn as Acting Supreme Court Judge

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In a step towards promoting demographic diversity in the Namibian Judiciary, Lady Justice Rita Tambudzai Makarau was sworn in today as an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court.

The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court in Windhoek, was attended by members of the legal fraternity and dignitaries.

Chief Justice Peter Shivute emphasised the importance of a judiciary that reflects the diverse makeup of the nation and highlighted the concrete steps taken to increase female representation on the Supreme Court Bench.

Two arrested in Windhoek following botched robbery

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Two suspects (ages 31 and 37) have been arrested in Windhoek's Greenwell Matongo after executing a botched robbery of a Ford Ranger and other valuables at Auas View Park, Auasblick.

According to the Namibian Police, five masked suspects armed with firearms and knives broke into the victims' house and held them at gunpoint before tying them up with cables.

Other than the double-cab Ford Ranger, several other properties were stolen, including jewellery, six cellphones, one laptop, a gold ring, and N$51,000 in cash.

Freedom Land residents without identity documents

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Some residents of Freedom Land in Windhoek have once again raised their complaints about a lack of national identity documents, which they say prevents them from accessing government social grants.

They also want to be given ample time to settle their water bills instead of being cut off.

This came to light at the City of Windhoek's community meeting, which was also attended by officials from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare and the City Police to address the plight of the residents.

Namibia Airports Company to host 2024 AviaDev Africa conference in Windhoek

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The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) will host AviaDev Africa 2024 in Windhoek.

AviaDev Africa is the leading platform dedicated to enhancing connectivity to, from, and within the African continent.

AviaDev Africa is a platform for aviation professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to come together to discuss and develop solutions to the challenges facing the African aviation industry.

The conference will feature a range of speakers, panel discussions, and workshops, as well as an exhibition of aviation products and services.