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City Police Urge Motorists to Settle Fines and Drive Safely This Festive Season

Before hitting the road this holiday season, make sure your vehicle is roadworthy, fines are paid, and you follow traffic rules. Superintendent Marceleine Murapo reminds drivers to cooperate with police for a safe journey.

Former Striking Fishermen Seek Fair Compensation Amid Ongoing Employment Redress Disputes

Workers affected by the 2015 strike and fishrot scandal hand over a petition to the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, demanding fair wages and better working conditions under the Government Employment Readiness Programme.

SPCA Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Animal Care This Festive Season

Keep your furry friends safe and happy! SPCA Windhoek’s Sylvia Breitenstein shares essential tips for caring for pets during the holiday season.

Vincent Kanyetu Accuses Foreign Businesses of Exploiting Rundu Economy

Action Democratic Movement (ADM) vice president Vincent Kanyetu has accused some foreign owned businesses in Rundu of exploiting the local economy and neglecting their corporate social responsibility. He says many fail to invest in the community or support local development, warning that companies could lose their fitness certificates if they don’t start giving back. Kanyetu made the remarks when he spoke to Desert FM.

Teacher breaks silence on period hygiene and poverty

Taljaard Uaputauka is promoting period education and reusable pads, helping Namibian girls stay in school and access hygienic, affordable products. A report released in 2021 says nearly one in seven girls skip school during menstruation for various reasons. Since then, non-profit organisations and sponsors have been aiming to fill the gaps created by ‘period poverty' the government earlier this year launched the national sanitary pad initiative aimed at addressing social misconceptions and improving access to sanitary products. Uaputauka heeded the call by producing a comic book on menstrual struggles,titled ‘My First Period’.Speaking to Desert FM he shared his journey making sustainable menstrual care accessible for all.

Race relations in spotlight after 'blackface' incident

Two white teenagers were recently photographed with their faces painted black, stirring debate on the issue of 'blackfacing'. The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule in Windhoek has confirmed that one of the pupils involved is enrolled at the school, while the education ministry says it is investigating the matter and condemns this behaviour. To discuss the broader social meaning of this incident, Desert FM chats to sociologist Ellison Tjirera.

Halloween party sparks racial debate

A Halloween party in Windhoek recently caused outrage after two pupils were photographed being 'blackfaced' and wearing name tags with racial slurs. The images, which quickly spread on social media, have reignited a public conversation about racism. Desert FM speaks to education ministry deputy executive director Edda Bohn on the ministry's stance.

City of Windhoek pushes to formalize Okahandja Park Section B

Windhoek City Councillor Francina Kahungu says plans are underway to formalize Okahandja Park Section B, giving residents security of land tenure and access to basic services. She adds that the process is guided by the city’s 2019 Development and Upgrading Policy, with progress depending on available funds and residents’ cooperation.

Rates Payers Association drags ECN to court over registration glitches

The Khomas Residents and Ratepayers Association says it will take the Electoral Commission of Namibia to the High Court this Thursday, citing an “illegal” electronic nomination system that blocked their registration for the upcoming 26 November local and regional elections. Association chairperson Shaun Gariseb says the system’s technical flaws have denied them fair participation, while also clarifying that activist Michael Amushelelo is no longer part of their candidate list.

Swapo’s Likuwa seeks third term in Tobias Hainyeko Constituency

Swapo candidate Christopher Likuwa says his priority if re-elected will be to improve land ownership, sanitation, and basic services in the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency. He’s seeking a third term and urges young voters to turn up on 26 November.

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