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

Namibia

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Electoral Commission Responds To Political Parties Challenging It Over Controversial Tender

Several political parties have lodged complaints with the Electoral Commission of Namibia  for awarding a N$6.2-million ballot-printing tender to Ren-Form, a South African company linked to Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is under investigation for election corruption. Some parties accuse Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF of interfering in Namibia's elections, prompting calls from opposition leaders, like PDM's McHenry Venaani, for President Nangolo Mbumba to address the issue. The ECN's De Wet Siluka: Meanwhile, […]

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The Landless People’s Movement Engages Opuwo Community With A Focus on Local Benefits

The Landless People's Movement recently held a public engagement meeting in Opuwo on October 19, aimed at connecting with community members and introducing their presidential candidate. This event attracted approximately 300 attendees, reflecting a strong local interest in the movement's initiatives and political programs. The party's Duminga Ndala emphasized the party's commitment to ensuring that the local population benefits from resources discovered in their regions.  

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Unik Construction Fires Manager Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Unik Construction, a Chinese company, has terminated one of its managers following accusations of sexual harassment in the North. While the company denies the allegations, it claims the woman involved requested a salary increase in return for her silence. The company asserts it rejected this demand, which led to her dismissal. Unik Construction, known for building Swapo's N$1-billion head office in Windhoek, is reportedly implementing projects in the Ohangwena region, […]

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Electoral Commission Completes Ballot Paper Procurement for Elections

The Electoral Commission has successfully concluded the procurement of ballot papers for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections, awarding the contract to Johannesburg-based Ren-Form CC. In a bid to ensure transparency, the Commission invited representatives from all registered political parties to observe the ballot production process, covering all related costs. This move underscores the Commission's commitment to upholding electoral integrity and its constitutional mandate.

todayOctober 18, 2024 17

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Cabinet Approves Key Initiatives in Drought Relief, Water Management, and Economic Stability

  In a recent cabinet meeting, several key decisions were made to tackle pressing issues in Namibia. The Cabinet approved actions for drought relief, including a budget allocation and the enrollment of over 64,000 households. It emphasized the need to allocate 5% of the national budget for water management to meet Sustainable Development Goal 6. The Total Allowable Catch for rock lobster was set for the upcoming fishing season, and […]

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Namibia Seeks Anti-Corruption Insights from Nigeria

Anti-Corruption Commission Director General Paulus Noa has suggested a training partnership with Nigeria to enhance anti-corruption efforts. The proposal, initiated by Namibia's High Commissioner to Nigeria, aims to facilitate knowledge sharing on asset recovery and legal assistance. Noa emphasized the importance of collaboration in fighting transnational corruption, despite Nigeria's lower ranking in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index.

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Women in Mining Summit Concludes, Aims to Empower Female Entrepreneurs in Energy and Extractive Sectors

  Namibia's inaugural Women in Mining Summit, under the theme "Empowerment through Excellence: Leading Change in Extractive & Energy Sectors," recently concluded in Windhoek. The summit aimed to connect women entrepreneurs with industry leaders, investors, and financiers, fostering partnerships to drive innovation and transformation in these key industries.. Zenzi /Awases the organization's president.      

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Ally Angula Vows to Return in 2029 After Falling Short in Presidential Bid

Independent presidential candidate Ally Angula plans to return in 2029 after failing to gather the 7,000 required signatures for the upcoming November elections, citing technical issues with the Electoral Commission’s system. Despite the setback, she remains committed to her presidential ambitions. Meanwhile, Panduleni Itula, leader of the Independent Patriots for Change party, engaged our news team about his expectations for a larger turnout and increased support in this year's elections. […]

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