Windhoek – Superintendent Bibi Kolokwe of the Windhoek City Police’s Victim Support Unit has noted a significant increase in men reporting cases of violence, indicating the success of their community-policing-oriented approach to gender-based violence…
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Kenya Aims To Reduce Its Reliance On Food Imports
Following an MOU between Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and United Green, Kenya has received a major boost in agri-fintech services for rural communities, which will see the country reduce its food import costs by US$200 million annually.
The m…
Read moreFatal Brick Attack in Odibo Claims Teen’s Life
Odibo – Paulus Valombweleni Nghuuluka, an 18-year-old boy, died on Tuesday after a confrontation in Odibo village, Oshikango Constituency, Ohangwena Region. The incident, involving a brick attack, occurred on Monday. Ohangwena Namibian Police Force (N…
Read moreCopyright Board To Merge Royalty-Collecting Bodies
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has promised to ensure the three bodies that collect royalties on behalf of artists are merged for efficiency and proper management of the sector.
KECOBO Chairman Joshua Kutuny has observed that having one Collecti…
Read moreTsumeb to Host Summit Addressing Youth Unemployment
Tsumeb – On 05 December 2023, Tsumeb will host a summit focusing on reducing youth unemployment by connecting jobless youth with potential employers. Organized by the office of Tsumeb constituency councillor Gottlieb Ndjendjela and a group of unemploy…
Read moreParliament Urged To Fast Track Two-Thirds Rule
The multisectoral Working Group on the two-thirds principle has urged Parliament to urgently implement the two-thirds gender rule to help increase women’s involvement in governance and decision-making, which will further better policies that are mind…
Read moreSwakopmund Mayoral Elections Postponed Due to Tie
Swakopmund – The Swakopmund District Magistrate Lucia Elishi postponed the 2024 Swakopmund Municipality office-bearer elections on Thursday, following a tied vote between two candidates. The contenders for the mayoral position were incumbent Mayor Din…
Read moreGovt Reiterates Its Commitment To Promote Women Empowerment
Gender, Culture, The Arts, and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has assured that the government continues to promote gender equality, women’s empowerment, and meaningful participation of women in all sectors of society.
Jumwa said that the gov…
Read moreOtjozondjupa Region Launches Festive Road Safety Campaign
Otjiwarongo – The Otjozondjupa Region’s annual festive road safety campaign was launched at the B1 police roadblock outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday. Governor James Uerikua officiated the event, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic rules …
Read moreMove To Safer Ground, Residents In Flood-Prone Areas Told
County residents in flood-prone areas have been encouraged to move to safer spaces to avoid loss of life and property. Migori is one of the 38 counties declared by the state to be within the ‘alarm stage’ in the wake of heavy rains across the country…
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