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

Namibia

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Windhoek Accountant Remanded in Custody Over N$100 Million Fraud Allegations

Michael Bronkhorst, accused of orchestrating a fraudulent loan scheme exceeding N$100 million, faced the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on two fraud charges. Reports indicate that following his arrest last week, the court postponed his case to July 15 for further police investigations. Public prosecutor Eric Naikaku opposed bail, citing early-stage investigations and concerns over flight risk, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges.

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Drought accelerates charcoal production in Outjo

      The Kunene Region has been heavily affected by drought, prompting farmers in the Outjo Constituency to diversify their income through the production of charcoal. Following a decade of poor rains and failed harvests, as well as livestock losses due to the drought, most commercial farmers in the constituency are facing dire consequences, with some affected residents relying on the government feeding programme for survival and others converting […]

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Electoral Commission Pressures NEFF for Financial Statements, Party Faces Deregistration

According to reports,the Electoral Commission has been actively seeking financial statements from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters  since 2021. Despite multiple engagements, NEFF failed to submit required documents, leading to its deregistration by the ECN. NEFF's deputy leader intends to contest this decision. The ECN extended deadlines and provided clarifications on electoral regulations during meetings with NEFF, but compliance remains inconsistent among political parties

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INTERVIEW: Katutura Residents Rally Against Electricity Price Hikes, Prepare for Demonstration and Legal Action

In a proactive response to proposed electricity price hikes by the Electricity Control Board (ECB), residents of Katutura have launched a concerted effort to voice their discontent and seek redress. Spearheaded by Shaun Gariseb, a prominent member of the Katutura Residents Committee, the community has initiated an online petition that has rapidly gained momentum, nearing 10,000 signatures. Gariseb, speaking passionately about the community's concerns, emphasized the urgency of their actions. […]

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INTERVIEW: Linda Baumann Advocates for Inclusivity in ECN Decision on Sex and Gender Documentation

  Human rights advocate Linda Baumann has voiced concerns regarding the Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) stance on sex and gender documentation in electoral processes. Baumann emphasized the importance of aligning state documents with individuals' self-identified sex and gender identities. She highlighted the need for Namibia to engage in conversations to redefine and clarify these concepts. Baumann underscored the distinction between sex, referring to physiological characteristics, and gender, a social […]

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Katutura Residents Mobilize Against Electricity Price Hikes

In a proactive response to proposed electricity price hikes by the Electricity Control Board, residents of Katutura have launched a concerted effort to voice their discontent and seek redress. Shaun Gariseb, a member of the Katutura Residents Committee, says the community has initiated an online petition that has rapidly gained momentum, nearing 10,000 signatures.  

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Electoral Commission Faces Criticism Over Gender Inclusivity in Voter Registration Policy

The Electoral Commission says it will only register those people who are classified as male or female on their identification documentation. This comes amid concerns from activists and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and other communities about the lack of inclusivity for non-binary and transgender individuals. Activist Linda Baumann weighed in.  

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Unveiling of Chairman Mao Zhedong Statue at High School in Otjomuise

Today, Education Arts and Culture ministry will unveil a statue of Chairman Mao Zhedong at Otjomuise in Windhoek. This initiative, led by Dr. Elia Kaiyamo, Namibia's Ambassador to China, commemorates the longstanding relationship between Namibia and China. The school, built and donated by the People's Republic of China in 2016 through the China Aid program, will host the ceremony.Executive Director of the Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp.  

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Caltex Brand Returns to Namibia in Partnership with Bachmus

Chevron's Caltex brand is making a comeback in Namibia after six years, with Bachmus appointed to sell, market, and distribute oils and fuels under the Caltex name. Chevron and Bachmus have signed a long-term retail trademark licensing agreement aimed at expanding Caltex-branded service stations nationwide. Danielle Lincoln, Vice President of Chevron International Products, views this move as a major milestone in re-entering the Namibian retail market. Jaco Marias-head of Commercial […]

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