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Trans-border crime a problem on the TKC, Botswana says

Written by Eba Kandovazu on 18 April 2024

By Eba Kandovazu
LOBATSE, 18 APR (NAMPA) – Botswana’s Minister of Transport and Public Works, Eric Molale says the country continues to experience trans-boundary crime such as illicit drug trafficking, human trafficking and wildlife crime on the Trans Kalahari Corridor (TKC).
Molale was speaking during a cycling event for the TKC, in Lobatse, Botswana on Wednesday. The cycling event forms part of a series of activities planned for the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the TKC memorandum of understand ...


Mbumba officiates 10th Regular Commissioning Course Graduation at Rundu

Written by Sawi Hausiku on 18 April 2024

RUNDU, 18 APR (NAMPA) – President Nangolo Mbumba officiated the 10th Regular Commissioning Course Graduation Ceremony for the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) at the 261 battalion military base at Rundu on Thursday.
Around 148 officer cadets graduated in the fields of the NDF Army, Air Force, and Navy.
In his keynote address, Mbumba expressed pride to witness the graduation of officer cadets who were recruited directly upon completion of their secondary education, saying, “This is a sign that in Namibia we are ...

Namfisa launches regulatory sandbox

WINDHOEK, 18 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) officially launched its Regulatory Sandbox that aims at creating an inclusive financial sector, at the Namfisa headquarters in Windhoek on Wednesday. NAMPA TV (Video: Sheila Perestrelo)

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× WINDHOEK, 15 April 2024- The City of Windhoek (CoW) has confirmed the change in tap water to a brown shade in some areas of the capital, saying it is safe for consumption and is a result of the utilisation of boreholes to supplement supply. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

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× TOPSHOT - Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the High Priestess, lights the torch during the rehearsal of the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games at the ancient temple of Hera on the Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece, on April 15, 2024. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP)

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× TOPSHOT - Hellen Obiri of Kenya takes first place in the women’s professional field during the 128th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 15, 2024. The marathon includes around 30,000 athletes from 129 countries running the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston, Massachusetts. The event is the world's oldest annually run marathon. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)

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× WINDHOEK, 16 April 2024 – Namibia’s athletes commission leadership and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Zone Six Athletes Commission chairperson and Namibia National Olympic Committee members pose for a picture from left to right Gaby Ahrens, Maike Diekmann, Remeo Goliath and Joan Smit after attending the ANOCA Zone 6 athletes commission forum in Zimbabwe. (Photo by: contributed) NAMPA

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× OTJIWARONGO, 16 April 2024 - The ground-breaking ceremony on the land the Ombili clinic will be constructed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. The OtjiKoto B2Gold Mine pledged N.dollars 6 million for the project to the ministry. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA