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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Leonard Witbeen

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Namibia

Namibia to Charge Visa Fee for 33 Countries Starting April 2025

As of April 1st next year, citizens from 33 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, and Russia, will be required to pay N$1,600 for a visa application upon arrival in Namibia. The Namibian government has decided to implement this new regulation for visas on arrival, specifically targeting countries that have not reciprocated Namibia’s visa exemption for certain countries. This announcement was made by Home Affairs […]

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Namport Advances Concession Agreement for New Container Terminal at Port of Walvis Bay

Namibian Ports Authority is finalizing a 25-year concession agreement with Terminal Investment Limited to operate the new Container Terminal at the Port of Walvis Bay by the fourth quarter of 2024 according to The Brief's reports. TIL, a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, was selected to enhance efficiency and attract private investment. The agreement aims to boost operational capabilities, competitiveness, and employment opportunities amid changes in the shipping industry […]

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South Africa

S.A’s Cancer Alliance Sues Gauteng Health MEC Over Backlog Failures

S.A's Cancer Alliance, represented by SECTION27, has filed a lawsuit against the Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and the Gauteng Department of Health and Wellness for failing to address backlogs. SECTION27 spokesperson Pearl Nicodemus says the department and the MEC have failed to use 784-million-rand allocated to address radiation and surgical backlogs. She says the case will be heard on 23 July at the High Court in Johannesburg:  

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Namibia

Namport Advances Concession Agreement for New Container Terminal at Port of Walvis Bay

Namibian Ports Authority is finalizing a 25-year concession agreement with Terminal Investment Limited to operate the new Container Terminal at the Port of Walvis Bay by the fourth quarter of 2024 according to The Brief's reports. TIL, a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, was selected to enhance efficiency and attract private investment. The agreement aims to boost operational capabilities, competitiveness, and employment opportunities amid changes in the shipping industry […]

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Namibia

Health Minister Excused as Witness in Defamation Case Involving Shapwa Kanyama

Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has been pardoned from testifying in a defamation case where Shapwa Kanyama and his wife, Beata Kanyama, are suing former nurse Mathilde Kadhikwa. Allegations arose regarding public funds and procurement contracts, prompting legal action demanding N$200,000 each and a retraction from Kadhikwa. Ministry Executive Director, Ben Nangombe remains a key witness as the trial progresses, set to commence with the Attorney General’s representation and disclosures on […]

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South Africa

South African Revenue Services Syas AI Tool Saved Billions in Fraudulent Refunds

South African Revenue Services Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, says the artificial intelligence tool they use to detect fraud has saved the fiscus billions of rands in fraudulent refunds. The revenue service has already paid out about ten-billion-rand in refunds to at least 1.6-million taxpayers, who were auto-assessed ahead of this year’s Tax Season. Kieswetter says they have worked extremely hard this past year to improve the accuracy of bulk data submissions: […]

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World

Japan completes 7th round of nuclear waste discharge

Japan has completed a seventh round of treated, nuclear water discharge from the crippled power plant at Fukushima. It began slowly releasing more than a million tonnes of water used to cool fuel inside the wrecked nuclear reactors in August last year. Chris Gilbert reports.  

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South Africa’s minister of Basic Education has announced plans to review the Grade 12 pass mark

South Africa's minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has announced plans to review the Grade 12 pass mark, currently at 30-percent. Gwarube, addressing criticism of the existing pass rate, also revealed plans to establish an advisory council comprising key stakeholders and experts. The council aims to ensure efforts to strengthen education are targeted, evidence-based, and informed by best practices. She says the focus is on enhancing literacy and numeracy:  

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