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

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Namibia

Professor Namwandi encourages originality as IUM commences 2025 academic year

By: Selma Taapopi The International University of Management (IUM) founder, Professor David Namwandi, has cautioned the higher learning institution's first-year students against plagiarism and instead opt for originality in the pursuit of their qualifications. Professor Namwandi made the call at IUM's opening ceremony of the 2025 academic year. Professor Namwandi, who is also the chairman of the IUM governing council, informed the first years that the institution believes in originality […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 49

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Business / Economics

Mbumba signs off new benefits for retired political office bearers

  Outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba has signed off the post-retirement benefits of the specified public office-bearers. The government will pay for the retiring office bearers' cooks, drivers, security personnel, fuel and a vehicle grant. The benefits apply to four categories, with the vehicle grant pegged at N$700,000 and N$600,000. Mbumba said he signed off the benefits under the powers vested in him by section 8 of the Public Office-Bearers (Remuneration […]

todayMarch 18, 2025 4384

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Lifestyle

If I open up, you’ll all start crying – Mbumba when he bade farewell to State House staff

You think it's easy? The remains of Dr Nujoma were on that plane. The family members of Dr Nujoma were on that plane. If something had happened, where were you going to put me? At my age, I no longer run - Mbumba By Wonder Guchu In every family, there is that unlikely person who ends up being the pillar of comfort and stability. President Nangolo Mbumba is one such […]

todayMarch 17, 2025 705

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Namibia’s aviation safety record should revive discussion on national airline

Namibia's solid safety record enables the discussions to allow for the revival of a national airline. Civil aviation managing director Tosca Sem says the country performed well last year after undergoing an international civil aviation safety audit. Sem made the remarks in her congratulatory message to the country's incoming first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She noted that Namibia's election of a female president raises the bar, and other countries may […]

todayMarch 15, 2025 31

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MVA CEO urges next administration to strengthen medical specialisation

By: Selma Taapopi MVA CEO Rosalia Martins-Hausiku says the incoming administration should strengthen the country’s medical specialisation. She said the country’s health sector needs improvement. Martins-Hausiku shared some key areas the incoming president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, should focus on when she takes office. "The public hospitals—I think we need to look into that. We need to look into current skills that we have in terms of doctors, specialists, etc. I think […]

todayMarch 15, 2025 30

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Business / Economics

Trans-Kalahari Border Post study reveals average clearance time of over five hours

By: Hertha Ekandjo A Time Release Study (TRS) Report for the Trans-Kalahari Border Post has found that the average time taken to clear imported goods in Namibia—from the moment a truck arrives at the Entry Gate to its exit at the Exit Gate is 5 hours and 31 minutes. The report which was officially launched on Thursday breaks down the clearance process into several stages. The findings of the study […]

todayMarch 13, 2025 56

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Business / Economics

EU, Germany invest N$230 million in Blue Benguela Current action programme

By: Hertha Ekandjo The European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation have committed N$230 million (€12 million) to implement the Blue Benguela Current Action programme, a regional initiative to strengthen ocean governance and sustainability in Southern Africa. The programme, officially launched on Wednesday, seeks to enhance cross-border cooperation for the sustainable management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit […]

todayMarch 13, 2025 43

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Local

Namibia police search for missing Swiss tourist

An extensive search has been launched since Sunday for 83-year-old Swiss national Alois Ottiger, who has been missing since Sunday after leaving his room at Desert Hills Lodge wearing white cloths in the Sesriem area and failing to return. He was last seen around 18:00. Namibian police Chief inspector Elifas Kuwinga confirmed the Ottiger’s search. By: Josia Shigwedha

todayMarch 13, 2025 74

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NamRA commissioner calls for improved trade facilitation in Africa

By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has emphasized the urgent need for Africa to improve intra-continental trade by addressing inefficiencies in customs regulations and border processes. Shivute highlighted that Africa’s intra-circuit trade stands at a mere 20% to 25%, significantly lower than Europe’s 60% to 67%. The commissioner was speaking during the official launch of the Coordinated Border Management (CBM) National Strategy for Namibia and the […]

todayMarch 12, 2025 22