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CoW remains unmoved by petition
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September 12, 2023September 12, 2023Uncategorized

CoW remains unmoved by petition

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The City of Windhoek remains unmoved by a recent petition delivered by the Katutura Residents Committee. The residents took to the streets a fortnight ago to air their frustrations with high utility bills and the municipality’s use of Red Force to collect debt. Contained in their petition were allegations that many households in Katutura have...

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August 29, 2023August 29, 2023Uncategorized

Okapale fishing employees petition Fisheries Ministry

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590 former employees of Okapale Fishing handed over a petition to the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen. These fishermen, formerly employed by various fishing companies, lost their jobs due to their participation in an illicit strike. Since their unemployment in 2015 following an industrial protest led to job terminations, they were allocated...

Walvis Bay taxi drivers petition
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August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Uncategorized

Walvis Bay taxi drivers petition

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Taxi drivers at Walvis Bay handed over a petition containing a number of concerns, including poor road conditions and perceived discrimination against Kuisebmund and factory-side road users. Namibia holds the top rank among all SADC countries in terms of the best road conditions. However taxi drivers in  Walvis Bay believe this favorable status does not extend...

Petition to end dog slaughtering draws 4 000 signatures
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July 3, 2023July 3, 2023Uncategorized

Petition to end dog slaughtering draws 4 000 signatures

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The theft and subsequent slaughtering of a dog at Rehoboth continues to cause outrage, with a petition to end the practice of dog slaughtering having gained 4 000 signatures. The petition calls for a declaration that animals, including dogs, deserve legal protection and rights based on their unique status as sentient beings. Advocate Ronel Lewies,...