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

Namibia

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Walvis Bay Council faces challenges identifying Otweya fire victims

Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor, Florian Tegako Donatus says the process of identifying the true victims of the Otweya informal settlement fire is delayed due to false claims from people pretending to need aid. The council, alongside the government, is working to ensure assistance, such as food, blankets, and clothes, reaches those genuinely affected. Donatus also mentioned that strategies are being developed to prevent future fires.  

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Trustco increases stake in Legal Shield

Trustco Group Holdings Limited has announced progress in its plan to acquire an additional 11.35% stake in Legal Shield Holdings from Riskowitz Value Fund LP. This acquisition will raise Trustco’s total ownership of LSH to 91.35%. The transaction, valued at approximately $468 million, includes two insurance companies, covering both short-term and life insurance, as well as real estate assets from the Otrusco Group. These assets include notable developments such as […]

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NWR Updates Shuttle Service in Sossusvlei Area

Starting today, Namibia Wildlife Resorts will change its shuttle service operations in Sossusvlei. The shuttle will no longer operate from the 2x4 area and will exclusively depart from the Sesriem Campsite. Clients with existing bookings to Deadvlei will now be ferried from Sesriem, and new tickets must also be purchased there. NWR encourages guests to plan accordingly and assures that their team is available to assist with any inquiries related […]

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Classroom Shortages Persist Despite Government Efforts

Despite the construction of 2,065 classrooms since 2019, with some still incomplete, regions across the country continue to face severe classroom shortages. The government has built 1,561 classrooms to date, with 474 more under construction. Reports indicate that according to UNICEF’s 2023/24 education brief, the country faces a shortage of over 4,400 classrooms. Ohangwena's regional education director, Isak Hamatwi, highlighted that the region alone needs around 400 additional classrooms to […]

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Ahead of Elections, Herbert Jauch Calls for Equitable Sharing of Namibia’s Natural Resources

Herbert Jauch, labor researcher and social justice advocate, recently addressed the critical issue of natural resource management, emphasizing the need for all Namibians to benefit equitably from the country’s wealth. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elections, Jauch argued that while the principle of resource sharing is widely accepted, it remains largely theoretical unless concrete steps are taken to ensure that Namibia’s natural wealth genuinely benefits the majority.  

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INTERVIEW: Herbert Jauch Calls for Equitable Distribution of Namibia’s Natural Resources

  Herbert Jauch, a well-known Namibian labor researcher and social justice advocate, recently addressed the critical issue of natural resource management, emphasizing the need for all Namibians to benefit equitably from the country’s wealth. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elections, Jauch argued that while the principle of resource sharing is widely accepted, it remains largely theoretical unless concrete steps are taken to ensure that Namibia’s natural wealth genuinely benefits the […]

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Schlettwein Launches AU Water Investment Platform at Cairo Water Week

Water Minister, Carl Herman Schlettwein, attending Cairo Water Week, with emphasis on the importance of water management in tackling climate change. During the event, he launched the African Union's water investment platform, featuring a project portfolio valued at approximately N$649 billion, under the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme.Simon Nghipandulwa: The ministry's spokesperson.  

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Legal Assistance Centre Weighs In On Seven Convicted in Caprivi Treason Case Sentenced After Decades in Custody

Seven men convicted in Namibia’s longest-running Caprivi treason trial were sentenced to prison terms ranging from five to 16 years on Monday for their involvement in attempting to secede the Zambezi region. The trial, which spanned decades, involved 132 individuals charged with 278 offenses, including high treason and murder, related to the Caprivi conflict between 1992 and 2002. According to reports, the men had already spent over 20 years in […]

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NUST Chairman Urges Graduates to Tackle National Challenges, Emphasizes Values and Impact

Dr. Leake S. Hangala, Chairman of the University of Science and Technology Council, spoke at the university’s recent graduation ceremony, emphasizing the importance of education in Namibia's development. He highlighted NUST’s commitment to innovation and research and urged graduates to address national challenges like unemployment, inequality, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Hangala also encouraged graduates to reflect on both their career contributions and their personal values, noting that true success is […]

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