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Caprivi Governor cautions against illegal entry into foreign land
By Simon Liseli Governor of Caprivi Region Lawrence Sampofu has appealed to Namibian citizens living along the river boarding with neighboring countries to refrain from crossing over with aims of committing crimes or poaching. Sampofu’s appeal comes after tension were flaring between residents of Nakabolelwa who called on the Namibian Government to act against the…
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Commonwealth SG visits Namibia
By Staff reporter The Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma paid a two day visit in the country on August 1, as part of his Southern African tour, which also took him to Botswana and Swaziland. Sharma was accompanied by Director and Head of the Secretary-General’s Office Simon Gimson, Political Advisor, Martin Kasirye and Southern Africa…
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Swaziland King and delegates visit Namibia
By Staff Reporter His Majesty King Mswati III of Swaziland along with his delegates paid a call on President Hifikepunye Pohamba for official talks and exchange views on issues of mutual concern between the two countries and hopes of exploring new areas of bi-lateral co-operation. King Mswati III and his large entourage were welcomed at…
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OPEN LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER
22 July 2012 Honorable Nahas Angula The Prime Minister Republic of Namibia Private Bag 13338 Windhoek Dear Sir, Re: GOVERNMENT CONDITIONS FOR MUYONGO TALKS 1. We read your response, with grace and appreciation, in Namibian Sun newspaper of Thursday 07 June 2012, to our major civil demands which are: a) a political dialogue between President…
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MTI HANDS OVER EQUIPMENT TO SMEs IN KATIMA MULILO
By Dominic Sikopo The Ministry of Trade and Industry recently donated equipment to up and coming small and medium enterprises (Smes) in the town of Katima Mulilo. This was in the wake of the Ministries efforts in trying to combat unemployment and alleviate poverty and promote employment creation and entrepreneurship in the country. The handing…
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LRAC Sub-Committees receive skills training
By Simon Liseli The Land Reform Advisory Commission (LRAC) resettlement sub-committees members, recently received information and skills training in an induction workshop hosted by the Ministry of Lands and Resettlement. The one-day workshop facilitated by Lands Director Mr. Otto Knox Imbuwa took place at Katima Mulilo on July 13 and was attended by representatives from…
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Diescho Conducts a Public Lecture in Katima Mulilo
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Designer footwear store opens in Caprivi region
By Dominic Sikopo Tekkie Town, a new and vibrant footwear store recently opened its doors at Katima Mulilo when it was officially commissioned by Mayor Hon. John Likando, who declared the store open for business. The store will specialise in the selling of top-of-the rage footwear from designer labels such as Adidas, Nike and Puma,…
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Zambian National Gets 15 years Sentence for Murder
By Simon Liseli A-26- year old Zambian young- man was sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment after the Katima Mulilo Regional Court Magistrate William Kasitomo found him guilty on July 17 for murder. Mr.Given Manyando Mushiba killed Magret Habasepi Manyando by hitting her on the head with an unknown object when he broke and entered into…
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CAMBODIA: “Mystery disease” not so mysterious
PHNOM PENH, 13 July 2012 (IRIN) – Cambodia has begun nationwide surveillance for a severe form of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than 5 years old and is rarely life-threatening, health officials confirmed on 13 July. Since April more than 50 children have…
