LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Raises Concerns Over Slow Pace of School Construction and Budget Allocation

LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Raises Concerns Over Slow Pace of School Construction and Budget Allocation

Lifalaza Simataa of the Landless People's Movement has expressed concern over the Education Ministry's sluggish pace in constructing schools to align with the country's growth. In an interview with our news team, Simata highlighted that only one new school was built between 2021 and 2022.

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Namibia

Namibia’s CPI comes in at 5.3%

The Namibia Statistics Agency’s latest Consumer Price Index shows that Namibia’s annual inflation stood at 5.3 percent during December 2023. NSA Communication specialist, Mirja Shihepo helps make sense of things. Meanwhile, during the month of November 2023, Namibia’s trade balance stood at a deficit of N$4.0 billion an improvement when compared to N$4.5 billion when compared to N$2.8 billion recorded in October 2023. The country’s trade composition by partner […]

January 18, 2024 49

Namibia

City of Windhoek announces Katutura water interruptions

The City of Windhoek has announced water interruptions in Katurura today. The affected areas include Grysblok, Soweto, and Katutura Central. City spokesperson Ciliie Kapolo explains.

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Namibia

Information Commissioner’s office regulations await National Assembly approval

With regulations for the Information Commissioner’s office, which will be tasked with the implementation of the Access to Information Act awaiting the National Assembly’s endorsement, we reached out the Ministry of Information, and Communication Technology spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi for a progress update.

January 18, 2024 19

Namibia

Swapo Youth League’s 50% Cabinet seat proposal valid

Political Analyst, Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah says the Swapo Party Youth League's proposal to allocate 50 percent of the ruling party's parliamentary and cabinet seats to young members is valid. However, Kamwanyah says that it should be based on merit.

January 18, 2024 64

Namibia

Bank Windhoek theft suspects denied bail

The two suspects arrested in Opuwo in connection with the theft of N.dollars 2 million from Bank Windhoek, were denied bail when they made their first appearance in the Opuwo Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. The accused, 34-year-old Untag Kamati and 19-year-old Fenni Megameno Ankoshi, appeared before Magistrate Eden Kuneni Amutenya. They face charges of conspiracy to commit the offence of theft, and theft. The State is alleging that the […]

January 18, 2024 27

Namibia

Call for youth to be given land for farming.

In order to ensure food security in the country, farmers in the northern region of the country are busy ploughing their fields in anticipation of a good harvest. Local youth, Willem Amutenya, has though called on traditional authorities to allocate land to young individuals for farming purposes, saying that young people are capable of contributing to the agricultural sector if given the opportunity. Amutenya further encouraged his fellow youth to […]

January 18, 2024 28

Namibia

Tragic Drowning Incident in Oshikoto Region Claims Life of 40-Year-Old Man

In a tragic incident in Oshikulu village, Oshikoto Region, a 40-year-old man allegedly drowned in a pool of water during the early hours of Wednesday. The Namibian Police Force reported that the lifeless body was discovered around 7:00 AM by a passerby. The preliminary assessment suggests that the deceased may have fallen into the water on his way home from the cuca shop the previous night, leading to the unfortunate […]

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Interview Transcripts

Shaun Gariseb Addresses Katima RedForce Protest: A Call for Municipal Accountability

Recently in a development, Shaun Gariseb, a prominent figure in the ongoing Katima RedForce protest, spoke out about the frustrations and concerns gripping the community of Katima Mulilo. Gariseb's remarks shed light on the issues that led to the protest and his stance on the city of Windhoek's role in addressing municipal grievances. Gariseb begins by acknowledging the frustrations visible in Katima Mulilo, emphasizing that the recent unrest didn't come […]

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