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Two tourists die in fatal crash on C14 gravel road

Written by Isabel Bento on 25 April 2024

SWAKOPMUND, 25 APR (NAMPA) – Two female tourists reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident which occurred on the C14 gravel road, 140 kilometres away from Walvis Bay on Wednesday afternoon.
Namibian Police Force Commander of the Community Policing Unit in the Erongo Region, Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba confirmed the incident on Thursday, adding that the deceased passengers were 69 and 72 years old respectively.
It is alleged that the driver of a Scania bus, carrying 22 for ...


Mining sector skill sets lagging: Alweendo

Written by Linea Dishena on 25 April 2024

WINDHOEK, 25 APR (NAMPA) – Namibia is known for its mining economy as the highest contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), however, there is still a lack of skill sets produced by the industry, Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo has said.
“What can we look back to and say because Namibia is a mining economy, these are the specific skill sets that the economy has because of mining. What is it that we will say?” Alweendo stressed during the Chambers of Mines of Namibia 2024 annual general mee ...

NamPol concerned about Kaiamata imports

WINDHOEK, 23 APR (NAMPA) - Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu of the Windhoek City Police on Tuesday raised concern over the imports of Kaiamata as well as dangerous weapons found in the possessions of members of the public, during last week’s police patrol. NAMPA tv (Video:Sheila Perestrelo)

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