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

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Government Allocates half a Million Per Region for Nujoma Memorials

The government has allocated N$500,000 to each region for commemorative memorial services honoring the late President Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma. According to the Office of the Prime Minister, regional governors will oversee the ceremonies and ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act. While there were hopes of transporting Nujoma’s remains nationwide, the government confirmed that a State Memorial Service will be held at his birthplace, Etunda in Omusati Region.

today17 February, 2025 26

Namibia

TransNamib denies corruption claims over locomotive deal

  TransNamib has dismissed corruption allegations related to a N$2 billion deal for new locomotives. The state-owned railway company’s CEO, Desmond van Jaarsveld says the procurement process was handled by the Central Procurement Board, thus ensuring transparency. The company’s spokesperson, Abigail Raubenheimer defended its decision to standardise with General Electric locomotives for improved efficiency.  

today5 February, 2025 35

South Africa

OUTA Calls for Budget Focus on S.A’s Corruption and Economic Stability….

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritize anti-corruption efforts in the medium-term budget policy statement, advocating for reduced spending on non-core state-owned entities. Meanwhile, agriculture organization TLU SA expects the budget to focus on economic growth and stability in light of the changing political climate. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl emphasized the importance of enhancing security and economic confidence in South Africa.  

today30 October, 2024 45

Africa

African countries are struggling with high debt, demands to spend more and collapsing currencies: the policy fixes that could help

  By Jonathan Munemo, Salisbury University Highly indebted African countries are facing stark trade-offs between servicing expensive debt, supporting high and growing development needs, and stabilising domestic currencies. Government debt has risen in at least 40 African countries over the past decade. As a result, some are experiencing a bad combination of high debt, elevated development spending needs amid budget shortfalls, and unfavourable exchange rate pressures. These issues have become […]

today1 February, 2024 7