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

Leonard Witbeen

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Namibia

NamPower MD Simson Haulofu Criticized for Retaining Zimbabwean National and Failure to Identify Successor

Simson Haulofu, NamPower's Managing Director, faced criticism for retaining a Zimbabwean national in the utility's Finance department. Haulofu and Martha Mbombo, the board chairlady, are alleged to have spent five years implementing a directive, yet at the term's end, failed to identify a successor. Furthermore, they proudly announced their refusal to discuss employee matters in the media. Lazarus Kairabeb, representing the Landless People's Movement, shared the following thoughts on the […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia’s Annual Inflation Moderates to 5.3% in December 2023

In December 2023, Namibia experienced a moderation in its annual inflation rate, standing at 5.3% year-on-year. This represented a slowdown from the 5.7% year-on-year figure observed in November 2023 and a more substantial decline from the 6.9% recorded the previous year. FNB Namibia Economist, Ruusa Nandago, provides insights into what can be anticipated regarding inflation for the year 2024.  

todayJanuary 24, 2024 22

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South Africa

SA Electricity Minister says the energy outlook is set for improvement with the return of Koeberg unit

SA Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the energy outlook is set for improvement with the return of Koeberg unit one to the grid, ensuring a substantial boost of at least 27 additional megawatts. Unit one was successfully synchronised in November last year, following an extended outage, which signifies a positive step towards enhancing energy resilience. Briefing the media on the Energy Action Plan, Ramokgopa anticipates a notable reduction in load-shedding […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 6

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Namibia

EU and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Launch Transformative Project

The initiation of the project "Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy" has been announced by the European Union and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. This transformative project, jointly funded by the EU and KAS, is in line with the shared commitment of the EU and Namibia . Charlemaine Husselmann, the ECSO Project Manager at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, provides further details.  

todayJanuary 24, 2024 17

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World

Border slashing approved by US Supreme Court

US Border Patrol can cut down razor wire put up by Texas officials to prevent migrants entering the country, according to a Supreme Court ruling. Judges decided on Monday that Texas had to give federal law enforcement access to the US-Mexico border. It's the latest development in an ongoing rift between state and federal lawmakers over immigration control. Sally Patterson reports from Eagle Pass, on the Texas border.  

todayJanuary 24, 2024 10

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South Africa

Midvaal Municipality mayor offers assistance to students who need financial support for a tertiary qualification

Midvaal Municipality mayor, Peter Teixeira, is offering assistance to students who need financial support for a tertiary qualification. This is through the Midvaal Mayoral Student Financial Aid. Teixeira says registrations are for public institutions and full-time students only and the deadline for submission of applications is the 16th of next month.  

todayJanuary 24, 2024 8

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Namibia

Concerns Raised by //Kharas Ombudsman over Surge in Education Complaints: 108 Cases Recorded Since 2022

The head of the Office of the Ombudsman in the //Kharas region, Sylvester Sibungo, has expressed concern regarding students approaching their office to file complaints against education authorities in Keetmanshoop. Sibungo mentioned that since 2022, their office has received approximately 108 complaints against principals and teachers. These complaints encompass issues such as classroom bans, suspensions, corporal punishment, and the forceful cutting of hair.Sibungo addressed this matter during the annual meeting […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 8

World

Italian football club says it will ban supporters behind racist abuse

The Italian football club at the centre of a racism row says it will ban any supporters found guilty of racist abuse from its stadium for life. Udinese were hosting AC Milan on Saturday when Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was subjected to racist chants by home supporters. Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more.  

todayJanuary 23, 2024 14

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South Africa

Western Cape MEC Urges Swift Recovery of Stolen Firearms from Mitchells Plain Police Station

Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, has called for the immediate retrieval of 15 firearms and eight imitation weapons stolen from Mitchells Plain Police Station. The incident, discovered in November last year, involved a police officer, who has since been arrested and dismissed. He is due in court on 2 February. Allen calls for more charges if the stolen firearms were used in crimes.  

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