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

Namibia

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FISHCOR Donates Fish to All 14 Regions for Food Security

  FISHCOR donated 1 ton of fish to each of Namibia's 14 regions, valued at N$240,000, to support food security amid the ongoing drought. The donation aims to assist the most vulnerable communities facing food shortages. CEO Alex Gawa-!nab highlighted FISHCOR's commitment to complementing government efforts in national development and addressing food security. James Uerikua, speaking on behalf of the Governors Trust, expressed gratitude for the partnership, emphasizing its role […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 6

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Financial Struggles Worsen as State Support and Shack Dwellings Increase

About 25% of Namibians earning an income spend only N$521 monthly, while 90% cannot afford more than N$5,000, reflecting widespread financial struggles, according to Cirrus Capital. State support sustains nearly a quarter of households, with drought relief beneficiaries doubling to 364,927 in 2024. Shack dwellers now make up 28.7% of households, tripling since 2011 to 217,000, especially in the Khomas region. Rising inflation and declining self-sourced income have worsened inequality […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 7

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Health Ministry Addresses Cyber Attack on Pharmaceutical Data

The Health and Social Services ministry has reported a cyber-attack on December 13, which breached its Pharmaceutical Management Information System dashboard. The breach exposed aggregated data on medicine stock levels and healthcare worker contact details but did not compromise personal patient information. The server was isolated to prevent further damage, and ongoing investigations are being conducted. To prevent future attacks, the Ministry plans to upgrade security measures, restrict access, and […]

todayDecember 18, 2024 13

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Omusati Police Ready for Festive Season Operations

Omusati Police Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, has assured the public that the region has sufficient officers on the ground to uphold law and order, promote road safety, and curb crime during the festive season. He made these remarks at the launch of the festive season operation in Outapi on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday, will run until January 2025.  

todayDecember 18, 2024 8

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Economic Growth Slows As Inflation Declines According To BoN

Josefina Oskar from the Bank of Namibia reported that the economy grew by 2.8% in Q3 of this year, slower than the 3.1% in the same period last year. The decline was mainly due to weaker agriculture and mining sectors, while manufacturing and construction saw growth. Inflation eased to 4.1%, with the headline rate dropping to 3.0% in October and November.  

todayDecember 18, 2024 15

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Minister Agnes Tjongarero Scammed of over 700 thousand

  The Sport, Youth, and National Service minister Agnes Tjongarero revealed she was defrauded of N$711,200 in personal savings, calling for a return to the practice of hiding money under mattresses. Her personal assistant, Jennifer Gomuses, was also scammed out of N$18,500. Tjongarero joins a growing list of government officials targeted by fraudsters in recent years. Previous victims include Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Minister Frans Kapofi. The police have […]

todayDecember 18, 2024 17

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