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FMD restrictions to be eased once surveillance results are in

Restrictions imposed following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) will gradually be eased in certain areas once the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has assessed the extent of the outbreak. Acting agriculture minister Charles Mubita, speaking during a press conference on the FMD outbreak on Saturday, said the ministry would use the […] The post FMD restrictions to be eased once surveillance results are in appeared first on The Namibian .

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17 FMD-positive samples confirmed at Karasburg

A TOTAL of 17 samples have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with all positive cases so far confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District in the ||Kharas region. This was revealed by acting agriculture minister Charles Mubita on Saturday, who said the positive results were recorded during intensified surveillance following the detection of clinical […] The post 17 FMD-positive samples confirmed at Karasburg appeared first on The Namibian .

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Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation

PREMIER League clubs are seeking legal advice about compensation after Manchester City were found guilty of the vast majority of 115 breaches of financial rules it had been accused of by the Premier League. Sanctions on the club are yet to be announced, but repercussions could include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League […] The post Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation appeared first on The Namibian .

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‘Okuruwo – The Tale of the Holy Fire’ Alights in Windhoek

The sacred fire is a symbol found in indigenous cultures across the globe. Flames leap, communities gather and the veil between the spirit world and the land of the living glimmers and thins. In ‘Okuruwo – The Tale of the Holy Fire’, a new Namibian film written by Tekla Nakale and directed by Elizabeth Hamukwaya, […] The post ‘Okuruwo – The Tale of the Holy Fire’ Alights in Windhoek appeared first on The Namibian .

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Songwriting vs Lyricism and Composition

When you tell someone in Namibia you are a songwriter, they usually assume you just write lyrics. A four-line verse here, a two-sentence chorus there, and some chants and ad libs are all they imagine. The technical definition is actually much more interesting. A songwriter creates both the lyrics and the musical composition of a […] The post Songwriting vs Lyricism and Composition appeared first on The Namibian .

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Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win

Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the game before having to come off grimacing with a knee injury as France won 1-0 in Turkey in the UEFA Nations League in new coach Zinedine Zidane’s first game in charge on Friday. The Real Madrid superstar was moved out to the left wing by his new […] The post Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win appeared first on The Namibian .

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Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash

Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. Cape Verde, admired for holding eventual 2026 World Cup winners Spain and taking Argentina to extra time before bowing out, crashed 3-1 away to […] The post Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash appeared first on The Namibian .

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Manchester City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: reports

Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, according to reports on Friday, in a ruling that will send shockwaves through English football. No sanctions have yet been decided and it is understood the club are set to appeal. The Premier League declined to […] The post Manchester City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: reports appeared first on The Namibian .

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South Africa, Mozambique into u20 Cosafa Cup final

Defending champions South Africa and hosts Mozambique will contest the final of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Sunday after impressive semi-final victories secured their places at the continental finals in Ghana next year. South Africa twice came from behind to defeat Zambia 4-2 in an entertaining encounter, while […] The post South Africa, Mozambique into u20 Cosafa Cup final appeared first on The Namibian .

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Unam Jaguars win Khomas Super 10 League

Unam Jaguars Netball Club walked away with the top honours at the Khomas Netball League award ceremony on Saturday. Jaguars won the Khomas Region’s Super 10 League in com Manding style finishing on 66 points after winning 15 and losing only three of their 18 league matches. Go Monate Fella just pipped Tigers into second […] The post Unam Jaguars win Khomas Super 10 League appeared first on The Namibian .

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Omaruru mayor rallies farmers behind FMD measures

Omaruru mayor Eberth Gariseb says the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has created uncertainty among farmers and farm workers whose livelihoods depend on livestock farming. Namibia announced an outbreak of FMD on Wednesday, with 10 cases confirmed. Gariseb expresses support for farmers, farm workers and their families in the region, as well as others in the […] The post Omaruru mayor rallies farmers behind FMD measures appeared first on The Namibian .

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Namibia spent a year preparing for FMD outbreak – hunting association

The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (Napha), the Namibia Agricultural Union and other stakeholders have been working with the government throughout the year to prepare for a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. Napha president Hannes du Plessis said on Friday this work involves relevant government departments and has helped prepare the country to respond to an outbreak. […] The post Namibia spent a year preparing for FMD outbreak – hunting association appeared first on The Namibian .

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One-club man: The loyalty of Milla Gertze

In a sport where players are easily influenced by prestige and success, former midfielder Milla Gertze stands as one of the most loyal players Namibian football has seen. Ever since he joined coastal outfit Explorer XI as a 14-year-old boy and broke into the first team at just 16, Gertze never looked elsewhere. “Of course, […] The post One-club man: The loyalty of Milla Gertze appeared first on The Namibian .

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Meatco puts beef exports on hold over FMD

The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended further beef exports. This follows the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a commercial farm at Karasburg. Meatco deputy board chairperson Stephanie De Klerk says Meatco is complying with measures introduced by the directorate of veterinary services (DVS) to contain the outbreak. The DVS activated the national […] The post Meatco puts beef exports on hold over FMD appeared first on The Namibian .

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Police arrest man transporting slaughtered cattle

A man has been arrested in the Kavango West region after police intercepted a bakkie transporting slaughtered cattle, which are suspected to have been stolen. The vehicle, carrying four men, was stopped by the police during Operation Basadi in the Bunya area on Thursday. One of the men was arrested in connection with the suspected […] The post Police arrest man transporting slaughtered cattle appeared first on The Namibian .

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Windhoek suspends meat permits over FMD outbreak

The City of Windhoek has suspended the issuing of meat permits and the slaughtering of cloven-hoofed animals. This follows acting minister of agriculture Charles Mubita’s announcement of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the country. The disease was detected at a commercial farm at Karaburg. The municipality food safety section says the suspension takes effect […] The post Windhoek suspends meat permits over FMD outbreak appeared first on The Namibian .

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Omukulupe ta hupu shokadhila omolwongeshefa yomakende ya patwa

Kuku Judith Ndabeni(70) gwomondolopa yaKatima Mulilo, ngoka muule woomvula dha konda pomulongo dha piti a kala a landula omapandaanda ta kongo omakende goombiila ngoka ge ekelwahi opo a ka landithe i imonene mo shomondjato, okwa thigwa pomutenya sho ongeshefa ndjika ya yiwa moshipala. Uuna omwedhi gwe enda nawa, oha vulu okumona mo oshimaliwa shi li […] The post Omukulupe ta hupu shokadhila omolwongeshefa yomakende ya patwa appeared first on The Namibian .

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‘Aanona ihayalukwa kooyina’

Minista guuyuuki niipambele yaaniilonga Wise Immanuel okwa zi mokalungu kombinga yonkalo ineeyi nyanyukilwa yaakulukadhi anuwa oyo ya kuthapo oshinakugwanithwa shokuluka aanona peha shi ningwe koohe yaanona, nokwa pula kutya onkalo nenge omuthigululwakalo tagu longithwa koomeme oye gu adha peni. Immanuel ndhoka okwe dhi popi pethimbo lyoshituthi shopamuthigululwakalo sha ningilwa poshitayi shaUnam mOgongo, moshitopolwa shaMusati. “Mongashingeyi […] The post ‘Aanona ihayalukwa kooyina’ appeared first on The Namibian .

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Spoke Stars BMX Club honing young talent

Spoke Stars BMX Club co-founder and coach Johannes Simon says the club was established with a mission to introduce young riders to grassroots cycling. Simon says the club was established under the leadership of coaches affiliated with the Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF), including himself, Vaino Kali and manager Hilma Shipanga. “The aim is to introduce […] The post Spoke Stars BMX Club honing young talent appeared first on The Namibian .

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Mukungu title defence moved to November

The WBO title defence between Martin ‘Alligator’ Mukungu and South African challenger Siphosethu Mvula has been postponed to 21 November at Rundu. MTC Sunshine Boxing Academy founder Nestor Tobias has confirmed the postponement. Tobias says the fight is expected to produce fireworks, especially from Mukungu, who will defend his title on home soil. The bout […] The post Mukungu title defence moved to November appeared first on The Namibian .

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Semi-final battles loom large

The battle for this year’s rugby premier league title intensifies tomorrow when four evenly balanced teams battle it out in the semi-finals at Hage Geingob National Rugby Stadium. Defending champions FNB Kudus take on Montego United at 14h30, while FNB Wanderers face FNB Grootfontein at 16h15. After a lengthy league campaign that started five months […] The post Semi-final battles loom large appeared first on The Namibian .

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Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in Afcon qualifier

Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana in Bouake on Thursday. The 20-year-old unleashed a shot from just outside the box on 44 minutes that beat goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi at his near post in the Group C matchday […] The post Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in Afcon qualifier appeared first on The Namibian .

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Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales. Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Norway at the World […] The post Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League appeared first on The Namibian .

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Breetzke and Maharaj sink Australia in first one day international

Matthew Breetzke hit a century and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took four wickets as South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs in the first one-day international at Kingsmead on Thursday. Breetzke’s 112 and a hard-hit 75 by Marco Jansen took South Africa to 297 for eight after they were sent in. But Australia became favourites […] The post Breetzke and Maharaj sink Australia in first one day international appeared first on The Namibian .

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Bottle vendors struggle after Metro Katima Mulilo ban

Katima Mulilo pensioner Judith Ndabeni (70) has been walking the town’s streets for more than a decade, collecting empty beer bottles to sell and earn extra income to supplement her government old-age pension. On a good month, she makes N$2 300. However, as of March, informal bottle vendors’ income streams were affected when Metro Katima […] The post Bottle vendors struggle after Metro Katima Mulilo ban appeared first on The Namibian .

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Govt to divide FMD-free zone into smaller areas

Namibia is working on a plan to divide its foot-and-mouth disease-free livestock area into smaller zones to protect the livestock industry and exports. This comes amid an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a commercial farm in the ||Kharas region, which was part of its FMD-free zone. Acting minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land […] The post Govt to divide FMD-free zone into smaller areas appeared first on The Namibian .

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San communities call for ownership of their history

San community representatives have called for greater ownership of their history, culture and representation, saying the effects of genocide, land dispossession and displacement continue to affect generations. The call was made during a public discussion on the San genocide, generational trauma and healing, hosted by the Women’s Leadership Centre (WLC) in Windhoek on Tuesday. The […] The post San communities call for ownership of their history appeared first on The Namibian .

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Hyphen’s 90% local jobs target not set in stone

Hyphen Hydrogen Energy says its 90% local employment target remains a flexible goal subject to local skill assessments, amid community demands for transparency. The company says it is still assessing whether Namibia has enough skilled workers to meet the target. Hyphen project community relationship manager Richie Mutendere says the 90% target was agreed with the […] The post Hyphen’s 90% local jobs target not set in stone appeared first on The Namibian .

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Rehoboth strangler Henry Murphy guilty of ex-girlfriend’s murder

A woman who was found strangled in her locked bedroom in the Rehoboth area in February 2023 was murdered by her former boyfriend after she rebuffed a sexual advance from him, a High Court judge concluded in a judgement delivered on Tuesday. “The evidence is overwhelming against the accused,” judge Dinnah Usiku said in the […] The post Rehoboth strangler Henry Murphy guilty of ex-girlfriend’s murder appeared first on The Namibian .

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Koryx completes key copper drill project

Koryx Copper SA, a Luxembourg-domiciled copper development company, has announced positive infill drill results at the completion of its pre-feasibility study at Haib copper project in southern Namibia. According to a statement issued by the company on Tuesday, assay results are for 18 holes comprising 7 074m of infill and expansion drilling. Commenting on the […] The post Koryx completes key copper drill project appeared first on The Namibian .

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Ombudsman bill proposes N$20 000 fines for obstruction

A proposed new ombudsman law could see people who obstruct investigations, intimidate complainants or interfere with evidence fined up to N$20 000 or jailed for 12 months. The ombudsman bill 2026, tabled on Tuesday in the National Assembly, also gives the office wide investigative powers, including entering premises, accessing documents and records, seizing evidence and […] The post Ombudsman bill proposes N$20 000 fines for obstruction appeared first on The Namibian .

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Venaani calls for resettlement overhaul

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has called on the incoming land reform commission to overhaul Namibia’s resettlement programme. He says the current system is failing to promote productivity. “We need to reform the resettlement schemes. It’s not working and it’s no longer bankable,” Venaani said during debate on a motion seeking the appointment […] The post Venaani calls for resettlement overhaul appeared first on The Namibian .

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Cheetah champions Marker and Van Vuuren tipped for global prize

Local conservationists Laurie Marker and Marlice van Vuuren have been nominated for the prestigious 2027 Indianapolis Prize for their wildlife protection efforts. Marker is a zoologist, researcher and the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), while Van Vuuren is the co-founder and executive director of the N/a’ankusê Foundation. The Indianapolis Prize, founded in 2004, […] The post Cheetah champions Marker and Van Vuuren tipped for global prize appeared first on The Namibian .

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Fifty billion trees by 2030: How Ethiopia is recruiting citizens across the country to plant, plant, plant

When Halima Kedir first began planting trees, she was met with scepticism and even mockery. “My neighbours discouraged me,” she says, sitting on a wooden chair in her garden, which is lush with the trees and fruits she has planted – banana, olive and grevillea among them. “They thought I was striving for nothing, but […] The post Fifty billion trees by 2030: How Ethiopia is recruiting citizens across the country to plant, plant, plant appeared first on The Namibian .

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Namibia face tricky encounter against Congo

Brave Warriors open their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign with a tricky encounter against the Republic of Congo in Gaborone this afternoon. On paper there’s not much to choose between the two sides, with Namibia ranked 121 on Fifa’s international rankings and Congo 134th, while Congo have a decent record over the past year. In their […] The post Namibia face tricky encounter against Congo appeared first on The Namibian .

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Nored CEO confirms suspension

Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) chief executive Silvester Wayiti has confirmed that he has been suspended by the electricity distributor’s board. Wayiti, who was appointed as Nored’s chief executive in March, was suspended on Wednesday. “Yes, that’s true. I confirm . . . I will not comment further,” Wayiti told The Namibian on Thursday morning. […] The post Nored CEO confirms suspension appeared first on The Namibian .

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Nandi-Ndaitwah wants woman as UN chief

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a woman to be elected as the next United Nations secretary general, saying the organisation’s leadership has yet to reflect the gender equality it promotes globally. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia would work with whoever succeeds outgoing secretary general António […] The post Nandi-Ndaitwah wants woman as UN chief appeared first on The Namibian .

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‘Omahangano gokukutila aantu miilonga naga taalele ooveta dha kwata miiti’

Oshilyo shongundu yoSwapo mopaliamente, Justina Jonas okwa pula omahangano ngoka haga kwathele okukutila aantu miilonga ga taalele omilandu dha kwata miiti uuna taga gandja aaniilonga kaagandji yiilonga mboka itaaya iyutha kooveta dhaaniilonga moshilongo. Jonas okwa gandja omapulo kuminista gwaaniilonga Wise Immanuel kombinga yomilandu dhinasha nomahangano ngoka haga kutile aantu miilonga osho wo aagandji yiilonga mboka […] The post ‘Omahangano gokukutila aantu miilonga naga taalele ooveta dha kwata miiti’ appeared first on The Namibian .

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Aahingi yamwe yaYango otaya kotokele ookastoma

Ookastoma dhaYango mOvenduka otadhi nyenyeta nokupopya kutya aahingi yamwe otaya tokelitha owina omalweendo gokuthika mpoka puna kastoma opo ya mone ko oshimaliwa oshindji. Yango olyo limwe lyomomahangano gokufelefula pashinanena moka kastoma ha ningi eindilo lyolefa pamakwatathano gopamalungula kongodhi [shoka hashi ithanwa kutya okoka-APP], nomeendelelo osheenditho ohashi thiki noku mu fala mpoka tayi. Uuna oshihauto sha […] The post Aahingi yamwe yaYango otaya kotokele ookastoma appeared first on The Namibian .

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Mozambique edge Angola as Cosafa semifinal line-ups are confirmed

Hosts Mozambique claimed the final semi-final place at the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Wednesday after edging Angola on Fair Play points, with South Africa and Zambia completing perfect group-stage campaigns. Mozambique and Angola finished level on six points, with identical records of nine goals scored and two conceded, […] The post Mozambique edge Angola as Cosafa semifinal line-ups are confirmed appeared first on The Namibian .

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Cassinga Memorial Park reaches 99% completion

The Cassinga Memorial Park in Angola has reached 99% physical completion and is ready for inauguration, nine years after Namibia and Angola began construction of the joint project. Defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi made the announcement after a joint inspection of the memorial park in Cassinga, Huíla Province, during the Namibia-Angola Joint High-Level […] The post Cassinga Memorial Park reaches 99% completion appeared first on The Namibian .

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Unions demand paternity leave for Namibian fathers

Workers’ unions are calling on the government to consider introducing paternity leave to allow both parents to care for newborn babies. The call follows justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel’s announcement yesterday of an increase in Social Security Commission (SSC) benefits such as maternity and sick leave, disability, retirement and death fund, effective 1 […] The post Unions demand paternity leave for Namibian fathers appeared first on The Namibian .

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Gobabis council spends N$600 000 in legal fees on N$6 000 dispute

The Gobabis municipality faces mounting criticism after spending N$589 153 in legal fees to handle a disciplinary dispute involving an alleged daily subsistence allowance of N$6 000. Councillors are questioning the fees, which were charged for the period between January and August. Two municipal employees had been suspended since September last year, but remained on […] The post Gobabis council spends N$600 000 in legal fees on N$6 000 dispute appeared first on The Namibian .

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Illegal Yango drivers face scrutiny over ‘fake delays’

Customers of e-hailing service Yango have accused some drivers of deliberately delaying rides to claim more money. Some say waiting for a ride is supposed to take less than four minutes, but increasingly takes longer – even up to eight minutes. The Yango app enables drivers to add paid waiting time to a passenger’s bill […] The post Illegal Yango drivers face scrutiny over ‘fake delays’ appeared first on The Namibian .

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Micah Reddy released after detention in Djibouti

The family of South African journalist Micah Reddy, who was being held in police custody in Djibouti, has confirmed he is on his way home. The family released a statement yesterday, further confirming that Reddy is unharmed. “The past few days of uncertainty and waiting have been interminable and devastating,” the family says. According to […] The post Micah Reddy released after detention in Djibouti appeared first on The Namibian .

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