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

Hage Geingob

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Namibia

Social Activist Rinaani Musutua speaks on Namibian Election Promises: Old Age Pension Hike Sparks Skepticism

In a recent interview with Future Media News, Rinaani Musutua, a Social Activist, reflected on promises made as Namibia approaches a crucial election year. The below is the full transcipt of this. "In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming elections, Namibia's ruling party, Swapo, has pledged to increase the old age pension to N$3,000, as announced by President Geingob earlier this year. The promise, however, has sparked skepticism, with […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 65

Namibia

South African president says social grants may be removed if the ANC loses power, what’s the Namibian perspective?

ActionSA recently rejected the malicious and misleading claims by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa that social grants may be removed if the ANC loses power in the elections this year. ActionSA’s, Lerato Ngobeni, says this type of fearmongering is typical of the ruling party, who are now resorting to outright lies to prevent an electoral loss. Social Acitivist Rinaani Musutua weighs in on the Namibian side of things.  

todayJanuary 11, 2024 7

Namibia

President Hage Geingob on Monday morning underwent routine colonoscopy and gastroscopy tests

On Monday morning, President Hage Geingob underwent standard colonoscopy and gastroscopy tests at a local hospital, as confirmed by the Office of the Presidency. According to Alfredo Hengari, the presidential spokesperson, these procedures were part of the president's routine annual medical checkup. "The procedure was a follow-up to his annual medical checkup," Hengari stated. In light of the importance of early detection and preventive healthcare measures, President Geingob took the […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 28

Namibia

Namibia has to spend US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation

Namibia is confronted with the need to allocate US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, as revealed by Alfredo Hengari, the press secretary in the Office of the President. Hengari made this statement during an information-sharing session on the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties and the conclusion of the year of revival. He underscored that the sixth report of the  intergovernmental parliament on climate […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 14

Namibia

Over 200 000 houses envisaged for construction in and beyond 2024

The updated National Housing Policy and its Implementation Action Plan outline ambitious goals, including the swift provision of services to 340,000 new plots and the construction of more than 200,000 houses over the forthcoming five years. Approved by the Cabinet in November 2023, the policy also entails scaling up and improving a minimum of 60% of current informal settlements nationwide from 2024 to 2029. President Hage Geingob unveiled these objectives […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 8

Namibia

President Hage Geingob says progress has been made in gender equality

President Hage Geingob says progress has been made in gender equality, with Namibia recognised as a country that has done well in female representation in Parliament and leadership positions. However, he said more should be done to eliminate the challenges that women continue to face in various aspects of life, including gender-based violence, unequal access to opportunities, and societal biases. The Head of State joined Namibians and the international community […]

todayDecember 12, 2023

Namibia

Namibia harnessing power of renewable energy: Geingob

President Hage Geingob on Saturday said Namibia is harnessing the power of renewable energy to propel a new era of economic growth that is both environmentally conscious and socially inclusive. Geingob made the pledge at the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge during COP28 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying Namibia is positioning itself as a hub for renewable energy innovation, driving green industrialisation that creates jobs, […]

todayDecember 4, 2023 20

Namibia

President Hage Geingob receives millions in S&T

At a state house press event, President Geingob was reacting to criticism that his government spends lavishly, including on sleek cars for both prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and her deputy, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah. Social Activist Rosa Namises provides her opinion.  

todayNovember 28, 2023 9