INTERVIEW: Anti-Corruption Commission Hosts Key Meeting on National Strategy Progress

INTERVIEW: Anti-Corruption Commission Hosts Key Meeting on National Strategy Progress

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), held a crucial meeting to review the implementation of Namibia’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (NACCP). The event also marked the launch of the NACCP annual report for the 2023-2024 financial year, highlighting the collective efforts of various institutions in combating corruption in the country. During an interview, under the leadership of Chief Public Relations Officer Josephine Nghituwamata, explained that the Steering Committee serves as […]

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Environment

Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Ministry Discusses COP29 Strategy

The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry held a key meeting to finalize Namibia’s strategy for the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, scheduled for November. Stakeholders from government, private sector, and civil society discussed national priorities like climate change mitigation and adaptation. A sponsorship of N$1,775,000 was also presented to support the Ministry’s efforts. Bernadette Shalumbu, The Environmental Investment Fund Manager Programmes and Programming.

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Business / Economics

September Vehicle Sales Drop As Rental Purchases Plummet

Vehicle sales in September reached 988 units, continuing a two-month decline. Out of these, 978 were sold to dealerships, 10 to rental agencies, and none to the government. Rental agency purchases saw a sharp drop, falling from 141 units in July to just 10 in September. The overall market was mainly sustained by sales in the commercial vehicle segment. Simonis Storm Economist: Almandro Jansen:

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Namibia

Cuba Embassy to Host Press Conference on U.S. Blockade and Upcoming UN Resolution

The Embassy of Cuba has requested support from the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, along with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, to organize a press conference with HE Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, Cuba's ambassador to Namibia. The conference will discuss the impacts of the over 60-year U.S. blockade against Cuba and the upcoming UN General Assembly resolution calling for its termination, which many regard as genocidal

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Namibia

Seal Hunt: RDP’s plan vs Ecologist’s concerns

At their manifesto launch in Ongwediva, the Rally for Democracy and Progress suggested reducing the seal population by half if elected. RDP presidential candidate Mike Kavekotora claimed this would double fisheries revenue and create 40,000 jobs. Ecologist Peter Cuningham reacts to the proposal. According to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the seal population stands at 1.6 million and is made up of 26 colonies. Moreover, the […]

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Namibia

Namibia needs N$25 billion for water security

Namibia needs N$25 billion over the next decade to fulfill water-security requirements, water minister, Calle Schlettwein said. Schlettwein said at a conference in Cairo that the country also needs N$10 billion to secure bulk water supply until 2037, with operating costs expected to rise at about 5% to 6% annually.

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Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia reduces repo rate to 7.25%, offering relief to consumers

The Bank of Namibia has announced a 25 basis point reduction in the repo rate, bringing it down to 7.25 percent. This decision follows an extensive review of domestic, regional, and global economic conditions. Speaking at the monetary policy announcement, BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab emphasized the need to moderate monetary restrictions due to slowing economic growth and declining inflation. "Domestic economic activity rose during the first eight months of 2024, […]

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Namibia

Electoral Commission of Namibia confirms 2024 election candidates

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) held a public meeting on Wednesday to formally receive nominations for candidates and political parties contesting the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The final list of candidates will be made public on Thursday, 17 October 2024, according to ECN Commissioner Dr. Emmerencia Leonard. In a developing situation, the ECN has granted independent candidates an additional 24 hours to submit the required number […]

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Africa

ECN rejects three presidential candidates’ nomination

Ally Angula By: Josia Shigwedha The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has rejected Ally Angula, Else Chen, and Jeremia Kaambo's applications to contest as presidential candidates in the November election. The Commission's chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, said the three independent candidates failed to meet some provisions. Nghikembua added that the ECN had extended the public sitting to allow rejected candidates to rectify their nominations. "The extension has been granted to afford […]

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