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Germany invests N$32 billion in joint ventures with Namibia
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Germany invests N$32 billion in joint ventures with Namibia

Lahja Nashuuta Germany has invested N$32 billion in the form of financial and technical support for collaborative projects in Namibia since the country’s independence. This funding consists of a combination of grants and preferential loans. Thorsten Hutter, the German Ambassador to Namibia, made this revelation at a recent event in Windhoek celebrating 35 years of...

Opinion – A call for equality, economic emancipation 
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Opinion – A call for equality, economic emancipation 

Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s appointment as the fifth and first female President of Namibia marks a monumental milestone that signals a new era for the country.  Her rise to the presidency was not a sudden turn of events, as her career in public service spans decades, marked by pivotal roles in government and diplomacy that have...

Opinion – The Wise Immanuel: A selfless servant
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Opinion – The Wise Immanuel: A selfless servant

The Cabinet appointments by Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stand out prominently. These appointments are grounded in meritocracy and driven by a genuine desire for competency-based outcomes.  Additionally, there is an understanding that competency will lead to tomorrow’s leaders, emphasising that the time for authentic action, real commitment to our people, and diligence in our...

A city’s rare harvest
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A city’s rare harvest

Paulus Kiiyala Shiku The love of a mother knows no bounds – even when their own lives are at stake. This adage is especially true for a group of mothers, who left the comfort of their homes in northern Namibia to do just that – eke out a living for their children at any cost...

China’s ambassador visits NYS centre 
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China’s ambassador visits NYS centre 

Mulisa Simiyasa  RIETFONTEIN – China’s ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the National Youth Service (NYS) centre at Rietfontein, situated outside Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa region. NYS public relations officer Belinda Hamburee in a media statement said Zhao had extensive discussions with NYS Commissioner Felix Musukubili.Their discussions revolved around the...

Nekundi promises glory days’ return
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Nekundi promises glory days’ return

Rudolf Gaiseb Works and Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has reaffirmed the task of shaping the infrastructure and transport networks that drive economic growth and social progress. In the general staff meeting on Monday, he urged strengthening the operational capacity of the ministry for timely and effective delivery of services. He said the management of Government...

IUM receives midwifery equipment
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IUM receives midwifery equipment

Rudolf Gaiseb  The Independent Midwives Association of Namibia (IMANA) on Tuesday donated 18 MamaNatalie birthing simulators to the International University of Management (IUM).  The equipment is valued at N$1.6 million. This was accompanied by learning materials from Helping Mothers Survive, sufficient for students to conduct multiple training sessions.  The initiative is part of a global...

Omdel gets satellite office
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Omdel gets satellite office

HENTIES BAY – Residents of the Omdel informal settlement in Henties Bay and surrounding communities will no longer need to travel long distances to access municipal services, following the inauguration of a satellite office in Omdel. The municipality’s satellite office is part of the town’s efforts to enhance service delivery and accessibility for residents. During...

Awareness raised on mental illness stigma
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Awareness raised on mental illness stigma

OUTJO – Dr Adelinu Celestinus, a medical doctor at the Windhoek Central Hospital mental health care unit, has cautioned against the stigmatisation of mental illness.  He was speaking at a mental health and suicide prevention awareness campaign in Outjo on Monday. The event was themed ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’.  Celestinus spoke about mental illness...

‘Removal of illegal fences is lawful’
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‘Removal of illegal fences is lawful’

Zebaldt Ngaruka  EPUKIRO – Following the commencement of the removal of illegal fences in the Otjinene constituency’s Ondorozu village in Omaheke region, the chairperson of the Omaheke Communal Land board Elias Tutu Muundjua advises communities to cooperate with relevant authorities on the ground during the exercise.  The then-Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR)...