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Shelter Afrique to establish office for Southern Africa
By Staff Reporter The Nairobi-based pan-African housing development financier, Shelter Afrique is considering establishing a Southern Africa regional office in Harare, Zimbabwe. The regional office will also serve Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, and Zambia. Shelter Afrique Group Managing Director & CEO Mr.Andrew Chimphondah made the announcement after meeting Zimbabwe’s Minister for Housing and Social Amenities Hon. Daniel…
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UDP calls Govt to release Caprivi prisoners
By Risco Lumamezi THE United Democratic Party (UDP) supporters in Zambezi region took to the streets of Katima Mulilo on Tuesday, calling the Namibian government to release all Caprivian political prisoners and those held in Botswana with immediate effect. Reading the petition addressed to Zambezi Governor Lawrence Sampofu in absentia, which was received by Zambezi…
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Acceptance Speech by re elected Katima Mayor Shamalaza
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Katima Council re-elects Shamalaza as Mayor
By Risco Lumamezi THE Katima Mulilo Town Council has re-elected Mr. Lister Libuku Shamalaza as mayor of Katima Mulilo on Thursday. Cllr Shamalaza, took oath before magistrate Clara Mwilima after he was elected as the town mayor with un-opposed nominations from SWAPO Councillor John Ntemwa Ntemwa, which was seconded by Councillor Lascan Munalula Sikosi of…
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Biden Told Putin He’d Bolster Ukraine Military If Russia Attacks
(Bloomberg) — President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that the U.S. and its allies would respond with “strong” measures to an attack on Ukraine, as tensions surge over Moscow’s massing of troops on its border. During a two-hour video call with Putin, Biden told the Russian leader that the U.S would…
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Young people vows for peace in Southern Africa
By Staff Reporter The organized young people under the banner of HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) in Southern Africa region have vowed for unity for peace, amid challenges of the pandemic COVID 19 and gender- based violence. The youth movement has echoed sentiment at the recently held year-end virtual summit that…
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Award-winning philanthropist campaigns for LGBTIQA rights in Namibia
By Staff Reporter The award-winning philanthropist, Tony McPherson (21) a young activist who hails from Somerset, Western Cape of South Africa is currently campaigning for LGBTIQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/questioning, Asexual) in Namibia. He is looking to achieve his mission during Namibia Pride Week of 27 November to 4 December 2021. In October…
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UB40 founding member Astro dies following short illness
London (CNN)British vocalist and founding member of UB40 Terence Wilson, better known by his stage name Astro, has died after a short illness, his current band confirmed.”We are absolutely devastated and completely heartbroken to have to tell you that our beloved Astro has today passed away after a very short illness,” a statement on Ali…
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Pupkewitz Foundation calls athletes to compete for talent
By Staff Reporter PUPKEWITZ Foundation and Athletics Development Club (ADC) is inviting all Athletes in Namibia to participate, and compete in the coaching course and championships slated for 20 to 23 December 2021 in Swakopmund. The Athletics Development Club (ADC) based in Swakopmund the coastal town of Namibia, the main organizer of the event is…
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Home made brick project on the move at Chefuzwe
