EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Shaun Gariseb Advocates for Cow Debt Relief: A Call to Action

Leonard Witbeen/Date: April 9, 2024 Shaun Gariseb, a prominent advocate for community welfare, has taken a bold step towards addressing the pressing issue of cow debt relief in Windhoek. In a recent statement, Gariseb announced plans to mobilize support for those excluded from existing relief efforts and reject what he views as inadequate offers from the city. The Katutura Central Committee representative emphasized the importance of inclusivity in relief efforts, […]

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Namibia

Rollout of Housing System Phase 1 Scheduled After Launch of National Housing Information System

Two years after Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni officially launched the National Housing Information System, the Ministry, in partnership with the Namibia Statistics Agency, is gearing up to initiate the first phase rollout of the Namibia Housing System. This rollout will encompass over 30 local authorities and one regional council and is scheduled to occur from April 15 to May 15, 2024. Further elaboration on this plan is […]

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Namibia

Windhoek Municipality Extends Debt Relief Deadline for Pensioners; Shaun Gariseb of Katutura Central Residents Committee Weighs In

The Windhoek municipality has declared an extension of the debt relief deadline for pensioners, now rescheduled for May 31, 2024, from the earlier mentioned date of April 15. Shaun Gariseb, representing the Katutura Central Residents Committee, has provided insights on this announcement.

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Namibia

Namibia’s Equitable Economic Empowerment Bill Nears Completion

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila announces that the Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework Bill is in its final stages, emphasizing its objective to guarantee just allocation, ownership, and administration of Namibia's scarce resources. ENG Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila NEEEF

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Namibia

Namibia Economic Freedom FightersDeputy President Upholds Man’s Actions in Assaulting Swapo Member

Longinus Iipumbu, deputy president of Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters and a member of parliament, has come to the defense of Moses Ndjene, who slapped a Swapo member during a party event in Mix Settlement, Windhoek. Iipumbu contends that Ndjene acted appropriately, defending himself and others frustrated by the perceived lack of progress in development programs. He accuses Swapo of deceiving the nation for 34 years. NEFF reportedly awarded Ndjene N$1,000 […]

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Namibia

Rosa Namises announces independent bid for Presidency

Social, gender equality, and human rights activist Rosa Namises has announced that she will run as an independent candidate for Namibia’s Presidential elections in November 2024. The former secretary general of Congress of Democrats and parliamentarian says she is running for presidency to address the country’s social issues. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas weighs in.

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Business / Economics

MTC sets record straight on subscription packages

Reports are circulating that Mobile Telecommunication Limited will discontinue Super Aweh and Happy Hour as of 8 May 2024. MTC spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi clarifies the matter.

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Business / Economics

Ondangwa Town Council gala dinner raises over N$500 000

The Ondangwa Town Council has raised over N$ 500 000 in cash, and pledges during the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition gala dinner held on Saturday. Future Media's Maria Namupala reports.

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Namibia

NUST student fatally injured during training

Namibia University Of Science and Technology Fillemon Primus, a second-year Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care student community, died during a rescue training exercise in Windhoek on Thursday.

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Namibia