Namibia

Controversial Red Line case struck from court

By: Ellen Shihepo The High Court has struck the Red Line case by Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda against the Ministry of Agriculture and seven other defendants. Presiding Judge Shafimana Ueitele ruled that Amupanda failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the Red Line is unconstitutional. Judge Ueitele dismissed the case, absolving all defendants. He stated that the search for Amupanda’s vehicle on May 17, 2021, was a […]

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Business / Economics

Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matu suggests Air Namibia partners with other airlines to secure future

By: Hertha Ekandjo Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matu has suggested that Air Namibia should explore partnerships with other airlines to ensure its survival and profitability. In a recent interview with NewsOnOne, Kakujaha-Matu emphasised that forming alliances with global carriers could provide the much-needed support to get the airline back on track. "In the face of new evidence suggesting profitability in the airline industry, one possible solution for Air Namibia is to explore […]

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Namibia

Union calls on Presidency to demerger labour from justice

By: Selma Taapopi The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) is calling on the Presidency to overturn its decision to merge the labour and justice ministries. The union’s secretary-general, Mahongora Kavihuha, argues that the decision should be re-evaluated, citing the extensive scope of the labour ministry, which goes beyond labour relations. Kavihuha emphasised that it would be disingenuous to limit the mandate of the labour ministry to just labour relations. He […]

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Health / Medical

Health minister Luvindao surprise visits to Katutura Hospital

By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao made her first public appearance with an unannounced visit to Katutura Health Centre at earlier this morning at 07h00. The visit aimed to assess the real conditions on the ground, allowing her to hear firsthand from patients and healthcare workers. During the visit, patients shared concerns about extended waiting times, delays in receiving test results, and the overall urgency […]

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Namibia

GROWTH

NATIONAL BUDGET: Finance minister Ericah Shafudah said the operational budget is estimated at N$79.8 billion, growing by 2.3 percent over the financial year 2024/25 mid-term estimates. Shafudah said to continue addressing infrastructure bottlenecks that weigh against the country’s growth potential, the development budget has increased by 22.6 percent to N$12.8 billion from the revised estimates for the financial year 2024/25. She added that this is inclusive of N$3.2 billion in […]

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Namibia

Namibia’s 2025/26 budget set at N$106.3 billion

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, tabled Namibia’s national budget for the 2025/26 financial year in Parliament this afternoon, outlining a total expenditure of N$106.3 billion. According to Shafudah, the budget comprises N$79.8 billion for operational expenditure, N$12.8 billion for development expenditure—including N$3.2 billion funded through external loans and grants and N$13.7 billion allocated for interest payments. This marks a 4.9% increase from the revised estimates of […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia’s 2025/26 budget set at N$106.3 billion

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, tabled Namibia’s national budget for the 2025/26 financial year in Parliament in Windhoek, outlining a total expenditure of N$106.3 billion. According to Shafudah, the budget comprises N$79.8 billion for operational expenditure, N$12.8 billion for development expenditure including N$3.2 billion funded through external loans and grants, and N$13.7 billion allocated for interest payments. This marks a 4.9% increase from the revised estimates […]

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Namibia

AN hosts discussion on balancing growth and social upliftment through the national budget

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with Capricorn Group Limited and the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, and in collaboration with High Economic Intelligence (HEI), this week held a budget discussion under the theme “Balancing Growth and Social Upliftment: The National Budget in a New Dispensation.” The discussion brought together economists, policymakers, academics, and civil society representatives for dialogue on how the national budget can be […]

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Namibia

Sports commission launches Hex-Tech Software Development System

The Namibia Sports Commission has introduced the Hex-Tech Software Development System to address the lack of publicly accessible sports data. Speaking at the launch, Sports Commission Chief Administrator Freddy Mwiya explained that all 52 sporting codes in the country will be required to register on the system. “Following the registration of sporting codes, federations will need to upload their event calendars to ensure the public is informed about upcoming events,” […]

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