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Musutua Blasts Shiimi Over Poverty Crisis, Demands Universal Grant

Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken aim at Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, accusing the government of continuously making empty promises while failing to tackle Namibia’s deepening poverty crisis. Musutua argues that the only viable solution is the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant, which she believes would provide meaningful financial relief to struggling citizens. In the interim, Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, has voiced concerns over […]

February 17, 2025 32

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It’s becoming difficult to find odd jobs in Windhoek

https://youtu.be/o6aySr7Csb8 By: Ketemba Tjipepa Some unemployed men who stand by the roadside in Windhoek have not been lucky to find odd jobs for years. NewsOne caught up with three men who shared their struggles finding a job. A 56-year-old Joseph Valombola has been unable to secure a job for 12 years and stands on the roadside in Khomasdal hoping for odd jobs daily. Despite the challenges, he remains hopeful. […]

January 29, 2025 102

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IPC’s case challenge to await Supreme Court ruling

By: Envaalde Matheus The Electoral Court has put IPC’s case on hold, challenging the National Assembly election results, pending the Supreme Court's ruling on the presidential election. The case centres on a proclamation issued by President Nangolo Mbumba, which extended the voting period for the 2024 elections beyond November 27. Political parties have welcomed the judge's decision to await the Supreme Court's guidance. PDM secretary-general Manuel Ngaringombe called the judges’ […]

January 20, 2025 21

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B2Gold’s Wolfshag production to extend until 2027

By: Eric Mhunduru B2Gold Namibia said exploration results indicate the potential to extend underground production at Wolfshag in 2027. The country manager said this will supplement the processing operations into 2032 when economically viable stockpiles are forecast to be exhausted. Roos said capital expenditures in 2025 at the Otjikoto mine are expected to total US$39 million, a slight increase from the total estimated capital expenditures in 2024. "We are […]

January 20, 2025 110

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Legal experts explain security cost

By: Envaalde Matheus The amended Electoral Act requires anyone bringing a case to the court to pay security for costs. This financial guarantee covers legal fees if the case is unsuccessful. In the ongoing election results challenge, Swapo and President Nangolo Mbumba have asked Independent Patriots for Change(IPC) to pay N$450 000 as security for cost. Lawyer Henry Shimutwikeni explained that the security for costs is determined by the court, […]

January 20, 2025 45

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Civil servants to repay salaries for non-compliance with electoral law

By: Envaalde Matheus Civil servants elected to parliament but still holding onto their government jobs will now be required to repay the salaries they earned since December. Secretary to Cabinet, George Simaata, has instructed all executive directors and chief regional officers to enforce compliance with the Amendment Electoral Act of 2024. Simaata said all salaries earned by these individuals since December must be refunded. "The law is very clear that […]

January 20, 2025 8

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Electoral court deliberates next steps in election dispute

By: Envaalde Matheus The Electoral Court was unable to pronounce itself regarding the IPC and LPM’s application challenging alleged irregularities in the National Assembly election. The two parties are contesting the constitutionality of President Nangolo Mbumba’s proclamation to extend the 2024 elections to 29 and 30 November. The court will resume on 20th January to decide whether to deliver a hearing or wait on the Supreme Court ruling set for […]

January 16, 2025 32

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Massive job losses as security companies implement minimum wage

By: Eric Mhunduru Some security companies have started implementing the gazetted minimum wage amid looming retrenchments to avoid incurring losses. One security company told NewsOnOne that they expect almost 400 personnel to lose their jobs if clients do not renew or review tenders upwards. The companies also bemoan the existence of fly-by-night security companies offering cheaper services below the gazetted minimum wages. Namibia Protection Service’s chief executive officer Fanie Horn […]

January 16, 2025 60

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HopeHydro Cup set to kick-off on Friday

By: Terence Mukasa Namibia will host a HopHydro competition this Friday at the CBS Arena at the Jan Mohr Senior Secondary School in the capital. The competition comprises four teams: CBS Talents, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Football Club Nurnberg, and the Khomas regional selected team. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays.

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