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

Namibia

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Katutura Central Constituency Councillor’s letter to the City of Windhoek irks resident’s committee

Katutura Central Constituency Councillor, Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo, has submitted a letter to the City of Windhoek, requesting a debt write-off for a family in his constituency. The document, obtained by Future Media, highlights his appeal for financial relief. However, Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, argues that such an approach should be expanded to benefit more families rather than focusing on a single unit.  

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Knowledge Ipinge Defends Move to SWAPO, As Political Analyst Weighs In

Former Affirmative Repositioning activist Knowledge Ipinge, who officially joined the South West Africa People’s Organization on Saturday, clarified that he never became a member of AR following its shift to a political party. Ipinge explained that his decision to rejoin SWAPO was largely influenced by the leadership of the party’s vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, whose values he praised as pragmatic, rooted in integrity, accountability, meritocracy, and inclusivity. Political Analyst Ndumba […]

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Katutura Central Constituency Councillor Responds to Criticism

  In a recent statement, Katutura Central Constituency councillor Rodman Vezemba Katjaimo addressed concerns raised by community member Shaun Gariseb regarding his approach to constituency matters. Katjaimo clarified that Gariseb's comments stem from a misunderstanding of his office's responsibilities. Firstly, Katjaimo emphasized that he has written thousands of letters similar to Gariseb’s during one-on-one consultations with community members. "I used my office letterhead because these letters pertain to my official […]

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Local economist provides his perspective on the U.S Fed’s move to cut interest rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve has implemented a significant half-percentage-point interest rate cut, exceeding typical reductions. According to Reuters, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated the decision underscores policymakers' commitment to maintaining low unemployment as inflation continues to ease. Local economist Gabriel Erastus also provided his perspective on the move.  

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Viral Videos Spark Outrage Over South West Africa Peoples’s Organization Rally Food Distribution

Two viral social media videos show organizers of the South West Africa People's Organization tossing food to attendees at a rally in Walvis Bay. The footage has ignited nationwide debate, with critics accusing the ruling SWAPO party of disrespecting citizens' dignity. Rinaani Musutua from the Basic Income Grant Coalition also voiced concerns, adding to the growing criticism of SWAPO's handling of the event.  

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Government Needs National Fertiliser Strategy to Boost Agricultural Competitiveness

Emma Haiyambo, Director of Research at the Bank of Namibia, has called for a national fertiliser production strategy to reduce the country’s reliance on costly imports reports The Brief. She explained that local fertiliser production would lower costs, making high-quality inputs more accessible to farmers and improving agricultural productivity. Haiyambo emphasized that Namibia's dependence on foreign fertilisers hinders its ability to compete in global markets. A domestic fertiliser industry could […]

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World Food Programme has launched an urgent appeal for N$228 million to address Namibia’s growing food insecurity crisis

The World Food Programme has launched an urgent appeal for N$228 million to address Namibia’s growing food insecurity crisis. According to a release by the WFP, while N$17.57 million has already been secured, it still requires 93% of the total N$228 million to fully implement the program and alleviate the escalating hunger crisis. The Basic Income Grant Coalition's Rinaani Musutua weighs in on hunger in the country.  

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Namibia Statistics Agency records slow economic activity in Q2

The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the official GDP figures for the second quarter of 2024, covering economic activity from April to June. The economy grew slowly, with secondary industries showing only 1.5 percent growth compared to 7.1 percent in the same quarter of 2023. This slow growth was evident in the "Electricity and Water" sector, which grew by 4.1 percent, and the Manufacturing sector, which grew by just 0.6 […]

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President Nangolo Mbumba in New York ahead of Summit of the Future

President Nangolo Mbumba has arrived in New York to participate in the upcoming Summit of the Future, which Namibia is co-facilitating alongside Germany. This summit coincides with the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, with the high-level segment set to commence on Sunday. The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation's Executive Director, Penda Naanda, said that Namibia has been actively involved in facilitating negotiations on the "Pact for […]

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