Early Saturday January 27, 2024, two suspected members of the Rapid Intervention Battalion kidnapped a couple in Mutengene, Tiko Subdivision in the South West region.A source who begged not to be named said the victim, Fanka Francis, and his wife were taken from their sleep around 2 AM'Two people came and knocked on the door of Mr. Fanka Francis and took him and his wife to the bush in quarter one Mutengene when the two guys reached a certain location in the bush one of them said he was going to sleep the woman,' the source narrated.The other kidnapper who did not like the idea of rape escaped into the bush. His friend who remained behind persisted that he was going to rape the woman.'The woman held his penis and the husband cut the rope that he tied him with and joined his wife until they bite the man and shouted for help'Police arrived and the kidnapper was manhandled.Sources further revealed that he was recognized as a soldier with the BIR camp in Mutengene. His gun was taken away to the camp w hile he has been detained.Source: Cameroon News AgencyOSHAKATI: The Rössing Foundation on Friday donated 1 415 textbooks and other learning materials to Oshela Secondary School at Okongo in the Ohangwena Region.The textbooks, which comprised of, among others, mathematics, sciences, business studies, entrepreneurship subjects were donated alongside teaching and learning tools such as an overhead projector, maths sets, and calculators, all valued at N.dollars 295 000.Manager of Academia at Rössing Foundation, Lysias Uusiku, stated that the Rössing Foundation will continue to collaborate with the government and like-minded partners to narrow the textbook-learner ratio gap and foster an environment for delivery of quality education.'Together, we can pave the way for a future where every learner in all Namibian schools has access to all appropriate learning tools required for them to prosper,' he said.He added that education is a cornerstone of societal development, and it is undisputedly a shared responsibility that extends beyond government or the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture.Uusiku indicated that the Rössing Foundation recognises this truth and is dedicated to contributing to the improvement of education in Namibia, and particularly enhancing learning and teaching in the Ohangwena Region.Source: The Namibia Press Agency
Mutengene: BIR element arrested for attempted rapeRössing Foundation donates 1415 books to Oshela Secondary School
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