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BUILDING FUTURES: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is joining her spouse, First Gentleman Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, at the sixth Annual Sports Tournament taking place from 21\u201324 August at schools in Okongo. The event promotes youth unity, sportsmanship, teamwork, and community development while helping to keep young people engaged and away from crime. Photos: Namibian Presidency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BUILDING FUTURES: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is joining her spouse, First Gentleman Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, at the sixth Annual Sports Tournament taking place from 21\u201324 August at schools in Okongo. The event promotes youth unity, sportsmanship, teamwork, and community development while helping to keep young people engaged and away from crime. 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