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Electoral Commission launches nationwide voter education campaign

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has initiated a comprehensive voter education campaign aimed at informing citizens about the upcoming regional and local authority elections scheduled for November 2025. The campaign focuses on voter registration processes, voting procedures, and encourages active participation from young and first-time voters. ECN spokesperson, De Wet Siluka, emphasized the importance of civic engagement, stating, "Our goal is to ensure that every eligible Namibian is informed […]

25 June, 2025

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Iran declares end to “12‑day” war with Israel

President Pezeshkian addressing the nation. Photo: Times of Israel Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally declared the end of the “12‑day war” with Israel, urging the nation to unite and focus on rebuilding infrastructure. In a televised address, Pezeshkian praised the resilience of the Iranian people and claimed that Israeli strikes failed in their aim to cripple Iran’s nuclear program or incite domestic unrest. He said the conflict shattered […]

25 June, 2025

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Government forms task force for free tertiary education by 2026

Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture, Sanet Steenkamp The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture has established a national task force to develop a detailed plan for implementing free tertiary education in Namibia by 2026. This development follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment during her State of the Nation Address, where she announced that tuition fees for higher education will be scrapped beginning in […]

25 June, 2025

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African Development Bank approves €19.6 million in financing to scale up Cabo Verde’s pioneer in wind and battery storage capacity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €19.6 million financing package to support the Cabeólica Phase II Expansion Project in Cabo Verde. The project is the country’s first renewable energy initiative to integrate wind power generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at scale. The financing includes a loan of approximately €12.6 million from the African Development Bank, and €7 million in concessional loan […]

16 June, 2025

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African Development Bank approves €19.6 million in financing to scale up Cabo Verde’s pioneer in wind and battery storage capacity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €19.6 million financing package to support the Cabeólica Phase II Expansion Project in Cabo Verde. The project is the country’s first renewable energy initiative to integrate wind power generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at scale. The financing includes a loan of approximately €12.6 million from the African Development Bank, and €7 million in concessional loan […]

16 June, 2025

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Sudan’s RSF takes control of strategic border zone

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Wednesday that they have seized a strategic “triangle” zone on the Sudanese borders with Egypt and Libya. This move follows the withdrawal of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which said the pullback was part of a “defensive arrangement to repel aggression.” SAF officials further accused eastern Libyan leader Khalifa Haftar’s forces of participating in a cross-border attack alongside the RSF, the […]

12 June, 2025

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The U.S. and China agree on trade framework

United States and Chinese delegates attending trade talks in the United Kingdom Photo: BBC The United States and Chinese officials have agreed on a framework to get their trade deal back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, while, according to Reuters, offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions. Meanwhile, China and 53 African countries have called on nations, especially the […]

11 June, 2025

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City launches shebeen survey

By: Ludorf Iyambo The City of Windhoek has launched a four-month shebeen survey set to run from June to September 2025. City’s spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said the survey’s objective is to gather accurate and comprehensive data regarding the locations, operations, and socio-economic impact of shebeens across Windhoek. The survey includes areas such as Goreangab, Havana, Okuryangava, Otjomuise, Katutura, and Wanaheda which has been identified for their high concentration of shebeens. […]

6 June, 2025

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City of Windhoek approves Omeya Investment hour wage rate

By: Hertha Ekandjo The City of Windhoek has approved the previously requested hourly rate by Omeya Investment CC, an increase from the current contract rate of N$14.45 to N$19.20 per hour per guard, effective as from the 1st of January 2025. Omeya Investment’s Managing Director, Johannes Shuuya, confirmed this to NewsOnOne on Tuesday, stating his company was previously unable to implement the national minimum wage due to the city's low […]

4 June, 2025