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

Namibia

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Namibia

Tragic Drowning Incident Unfolds at Swakoppoort Dam near Okahandja

In a somber event on Tuesday afternoon, an adult male reportedly drowned in the Swakoppoort Dam, located just 35 km west of Okahandja. According to Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the Namibian Police Force community affairs commander in the Otjozondjupa Region, the incident occurred around 5pm. The victim, who was alone on a foam boat, fell into the dam, leading to the tragic event. beha revealed in a media statement on Wednesday […]

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Health / Medical

Life coach Patrick De Goede advocates for positive masculinity and mental health awareness    

    By Dilia Mazula In response to a recent call by Gothardt Kasuto, chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs, urging men to speak out against gender-based violence, life coach Patrick De Goede has shared valuable insights on embracing positive masculinity and fostering change. In an interview with Future Media News, De Goede addressed various aspects of men's mental health and societal […]

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Namibia

||Kharas Regional Council Faces Service Delivery Challenges Due to Absence of Management Committee

Joseph Isaacks, the chairperson of the ||Kharas Regional Council, expressed that the absence of the council management committee has impeded the council's ability to provide services to the region's residents. Speaking to council staff members on Tuesday, Isaacks highlighted that the executive functions of the management committee have been non-operational for the past eight months. The regional council has been without a management committee since December 2022, as the council […]

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Health / Medical

Johanna “Joey” Mushelenga’s Project 1000 Pads: Empowering Girls Through Sanitary Product Donations

24 January 2024/Leonard Witbeen Johanna Mushelenga, founder of Project 1000 Pads, the initiative's mission to support vulnerable girl children by providing sanitary products was discussed. The project, established in 2020, aims to address the economic challenges faced by families unable to afford these essential items. Mushelenga expressed her passion for assisting the girl child, emphasizing the emotional moment that inspired her to create Project 1000 Pads. The initiative collects sanitary […]

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Health / Medical

Dr. Nelago Tuukondjeni Amagulu Addresses Recent Controversy and Shares Exciting Developments at Katutura Intermediate Hospital

24 January 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent interview, Dr. Nelago Tuukondjeni Amagulu, the Medical Superintendent at Intermediate Hospital Katutura, responded to concerns raised about a specific section of the hospital's standards. Dr. Amagulu clarified misconceptions, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting without sensationalizing issues. Dr. Amagulu acknowledged some accurate images showing areas in disrepair but emphasized that certain aspects, like the alleged presence of cats, were fabricated. She called for […]

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Business / Economics

BUSINESS AND FINANCIALS UPDATE 24 JANUARY 2024

Orano Mining Namibia Contemplates Resuming Operations at Trekkopje Mine Amidst Uranium Price Surge: Orano Mining Namibia is currently exploring potential actions, including the potential resumption of operations at its Trekkopje Mine, driven by the recent upswing in uranium spot prices. The mine, located in the Erongo Region, was placed under care and maintenance in 2013, with the commencement of operations deferred indefinitely, contingent upon the eventual recovery of uranium prices. […]

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Interview Transcripts

Analyzing Nampower’s Challenges: A Perspective from LPM’s Lazarus Kairabeb

Date: January 24, 2024 |Leonard Witbeen In a recent discussion, Lazarus Kairabeb provides insights into pressing issues surrounding Nampower, spotlighted in yesterday's Namibian Sun. The conversation dissects the second term of Codori a Zimbabwean national and  an expatriate overseeing Nampawa's finance, with Kairabeb delving into concerns paragraph by paragraph, highlighting the need for transparency and sensitivity from key officials. The dialogue begins with an examination of responses from Mr. Haulofu […]

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Namibia

NamPower MD Simson Haulofu Criticized for Retaining Zimbabwean National and Failure to Identify Successor

Simson Haulofu, NamPower's Managing Director, faced criticism for retaining a Zimbabwean national in the utility's Finance department. Haulofu and Martha Mbombo, the board chairlady, are alleged to have spent five years implementing a directive, yet at the term's end, failed to identify a successor. Furthermore, they proudly announced their refusal to discuss employee matters in the media. Lazarus Kairabeb, representing the Landless People's Movement, shared the following thoughts on the […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia’s Annual Inflation Moderates to 5.3% in December 2023

In December 2023, Namibia experienced a moderation in its annual inflation rate, standing at 5.3% year-on-year. This represented a slowdown from the 5.7% year-on-year figure observed in November 2023 and a more substantial decline from the 6.9% recorded the previous year. FNB Namibia Economist, Ruusa Nandago, provides insights into what can be anticipated regarding inflation for the year 2024.  

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