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

Namibia

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Namibia

Over Seven Years On: Constituency Development Fund Bill Still Awaits Action

Since the National Council introduced the Constituency Development Fund Bill over seven years ago, it has failed to attract the required attention from leadership to come into effect. This assessment comes from Penda Negonga, leader of The Namibia Progressive Party. The bill's objective is to ensure equitable funding for all constituencies in Namibia regardless of their size.  

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Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE: City Police Superintendent Murapo Shares Update On Body Discovered In WIndhoek’s 7De Laan Area

Date: May 3, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent incident reported in Ochemise, City Police Superintendent Murapo sheds light on the importance of public vigilance and immediate response in ensuring community safety. The incident, involving a tragic discovery near Chairman Mao Zedong's school on Ganzi Street, underscores the critical role citizens play in aiding law enforcement efforts. A concerned member of the public alerted a patrolling police officer about an individual […]

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Namibia

EXCLUSIVE: The Impact of Graduate Unemployment on Elections: Insights from Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya

In a recent interview, political analyst and professor Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on a critical aspect shaping the upcoming elections: graduate unemployment. Drawing from the lessons of the 2019 and 2020 elections, Dr. Kamwanya emphasized the profound influence of job scarcity, particularly on the youth demographic, on the political landscape. Historically, voting patterns often reflected allegiance to political parties based on their established legacy and reputation. However, recent elections […]

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Business / Economics

March 2024 export earnings up by 36.5% 

The Namibia Statistics Agency has announced that during March 2024, Namibia’s export earnings recorded an increase of 36.5 percent from N$6.1 billion recorded in February 2024 to N$8.3 billion. Moreover, the import bill for the month under review increased by 27.9 percent from N$10.0 billion recorded during the preceding month, resulting in a worsened trade deficit of N$4.5 billion when compared to a trade deficit of N$3.9 billion recorded in […]

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Business / Economics

New salmon farm at Lüderitz to create 600 fobs 

Namibia has broken ground on the largest salmon farm at Lüderitz today. Facilitated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, Benguela Blue Aqua Farming is set to pioneer salmon farming in Namibia and become one of the largest salmon farming projects in Africa. The project is expected to create 600 direct and about 1500 indirect jobs. Here’s Johannes Aldrian, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Benguela Blue Aqua Farming, […]

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Namibia

The University of Namibia addresses ban on political activities

The University of Namibia has banned political activities on its campuses. Unam maintains that while it respects students' rights to engage in political discourse, it is essential to safeguard the non-political nature of the academic environment. With 2024 being an election year, and the university having received pushback from political parties, we reached out to Unam spokesperson, Simon Namesho, to find out more.

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Namibia

Calls for Labor Reforms and Fair Wages Echo on Namibia’s Workers’ Day

Loide Shaanika, Secretary General of the Namibia National Teachers Union, addressed concerns about security companies winning tenders but not paying decent wages or providing safety measures. She urged implementing a minimum wage and labor reforms to protect workers. Minister Utoni Nujoma highlighted workers' contributions to Namibia's economy and emphasized the role of trade unions in safeguarding their rights amid economic shifts, aiming for inclusive prosperity.

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