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Water Supply Concerns.

Activits, Michael Amushelelo speaks about the recent water supply issue affecting the Ministry of Works and Transport.

Duminga on National Youth Council General Meeting

LPM' s Duminga Ndala discusses matters relating to the National Youth Council General Meeting.

Ovambanderu Community Reflects on History During Okahandja Commemoration

Bishop Uazenga Othniel Ngahahe speaks to Desert FM on the significance of the Ovambanderu commemoration held in Okahandja over the weekend and why remembering the community's history remains important for future generations.

MAN URGES MALE VICTIMS OF ABUSE TO SPEAK OUT

Khorixas resident David Suze says men experiencing abuse should not be afraid to seek help or speak out. Speaking to Desert FM during Men's Mental Health Month, Suze shared his experience as an alleged survivor of domestic violence and called for greater support and understanding for male victims of abuse.

Ovambanderu Community to Mark 130 Years Since Execution of Chief Nguvauva

Ovambanderu Traditional Authority spokesperson Bishop Uazenga Othniel Ngahahe says the 130th anniversary commemoration of Chief Kahimemua Hiyakungari Nguvauva will honour one of Namibia's earliest anti-colonial resistance leaders and educate younger generations about Namibia's history. Ngahahe says the event is an opportunity for all Namibians to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who resisted colonial oppression and contributed to the country's struggle for freedom.

Khudumo Urges Renewed Worker Activism and Accountability.

Sports on the Move Foundation representative Sandy Rudd says the newly launched book No Obstacle Is Too Great To Overcome aims to tell the stories behind Namibia's Paralympic champions and the challenges they have overcome to achieve success. Rudd says the publication also highlights the crucial role played by guides, coaches and support systems in helping athletes such as Ananias Shikongo, Johannes Nambala and Lahja Ishitile reach the world stage.

Local Content Key to Ensuring Namibians Benefit from Oil Wealth

Energy commentator and industry analyst Mutindi Jacob says Namibia's local content policy is essential to ensuring that ordinary citizens benefit from the country's oil and gas discoveries through jobs, business opportunities and skills development. Jacob says successful implementation could create a generation of skilled Namibian professionals and help build a diversified economy that benefits future generations.

Khudumo Urges Renewed Worker Activism and Accountability.

Political analyst Dr. Marius Khudumo says Namibians must take greater ownership of social and economic challenges by strengthening collective action, accountability and public participation. Speaking after the launch of Herbert Jauch's book Workers, Trade Unions and Politics in Namibia, Khudumo said trade unions and citizens alike have a responsibility to influence policies that improve the lives of ordinary workers.

ZOE TITUS WARNS NAMIBIA'S PRESS FREEDOM PROGRESS AT RISK

PRESS FREEDOM WARNING... Namibia Media Trust Foundation Executive Director Zoe Titus says Namibia's declining score in the African Media Barometer should serve as a warning that key press freedom challenges remain unresolved. Titus says stronger political will is needed to operationalise existing laws and address structural issues affecting media freedom in the country.

DISABILITY ADVOCATE URGES EMPLOYERS TO TAP INTO 'UNTAPPED POTENTIAL'

Disability rights advocate Orben Muluti says employers should view persons with disabilities as a valuable and largely untapped workforce rather than a liability. Speaking on Desert FM, Muluti said persons with disabilities have much to contribute to Namibia's economy and called for greater workplace inclusion and equal employment opportunities.

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