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Khomas Uhuru march today
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Khomas Uhuru march today

Dalene Kooper Ahead of Independence Day tomorrow, the Khomas region will host cultural activities, music festivals and an innovation talent show in Windhoek CBD today, Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma announced. The event is in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, the Office of the Khomas Governor, the Khomas Regional...

Poor fishing, mining tax collection worries Nudo
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Poor fishing, mining tax collection worries Nudo

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Sole Nudo parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu is a worried man. His concern stems from revenue collection from Namibia’s multibillion-dollar fishing industry by the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). He posits that Namibia should be getting more. Kandorozu made these remarks during his contribution to the 2026/27 national budget in Parliament recently. Back in 2024, NamRA...

Elunduluko loshitukulwa shaShana okudja kemanguluko 
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Elunduluko loshitukulwa shaShana okudja kemanguluko 

Auleria Wakudumo  Oshitukulwa shaShana konooli yoshilongo osha enda nokuyambuka po okudja eshi oshilongo sha manguluka fiyo onena. Nonande osho shishona koitukulwa aishe, Oshana oi na omwaalu wovanhu va fika po 176 674. Oshitukulwa oshi na edoolopa nhatu odo da shi vika nawa Oshakati, Ondangwa nOngwediva. Omu na oikandjohoololo 11: Okaku, Okatana, Okatjali, Ompundja, Ondangwa Rural, Ongwediva,...

Swapo wants returnees evicted from headquarters 
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Swapo wants returnees evicted from headquarters 

Iuze Mukube The ruling Swapo is seeking an eviction order declaring the occupation of its Windhoek headquarters and the adjacent pavement by expatriated war veterans as unlawful. In court documents, the party also wants the to interdict and restrain the respondents from interfering with their peaceful occupation and use of their property. Additionally, Swapo is...

Iita yaKadha ta mwenyeke okudja kemanguluko fiyo onena 
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Iita yaKadha ta mwenyeke okudja kemanguluko fiyo onena 

Auleria Wakudumo  Ongudu yopamufyuululwakalo yedina Iita yaKadha oyo ya totwa omanga oshilongo inashi manguluka fiyo okeluwa eli otai mwenyeke Namibia.  Ongudu oya totwa mo1960 lwaapo ashike fiyo okeluwa eli otai twikile ashike nokunhuka omupembe.  Ku nd ana okwa ya meenghundafana naPaulus Malakia, omukwatelikomesho wongudu yaIita YaKadha. Paulus Malakia nedina la shivika nawa Hamutenya gwaMalakia okwa...

Nafau, Bokomo mill deal
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Nafau, Bokomo mill deal

Adolf Kaure The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) and food manufacturing giant Bokomo reached an agreement on Wednesday to increase wages and revise working conditions for employees.  Nafau deputy secretary general Willem Absalom did not hide his satisfaction, expressing appreciation to the negotiation team, union and Bokomo’s management.  “While the negotiations were robust...

From local sets to global screens  … Namibian Film Week sharpens competitive edge 
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From local sets to global screens  … Namibian Film Week sharpens competitive edge 

Monika Amunyela  The recently concluded Namibia Film Commission’s Film Week brought together filmmakers, students and industry professionals for an event packed with workshops, screenings and discussions aimed at strengthening the country’s film industry.  One of the highlights was a two-day workshop on marketing and publicity, which gave creatives insight and practical tools to distribute their...

Opinion –  Decentralising independence, centralising ambition 
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Opinion –  Decentralising independence, centralising ambition 

The whispers are growing louder as public speculation escalates. With Namibia’s 36th Independence celebration setting the stage for what comes next, it is a moment to demonstrate competence and build visibility, tools that will play a significant role in the ruling party’s elective congress are quietly taking shape.  While the Secretary General of the Swapo...

Black Namibians’ hunting tourism participation a concern 
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Black Namibians’ hunting tourism participation a concern 

Dalene Kooper  Hunting tourism operators are concerned over the lack of Black Namibians in the hunting sector, calling for more to take interest in the hunting industry.  This was raised during the Namibia Tourism Board stakeholder engagement session held on Wednesday in Windhoek.  The meeting aimed to engage hunting tourism operators to discuss how they...

N$134 518 Nasria donation elates recipients 
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N$134 518 Nasria donation elates recipients 

Dalene Kooper  Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) on Wednesday handed over sponsorships worth N$134 518 to various beneficiaries.  In so doing, Nasria reaffirmed its commitment to foster growth and progress in education, agriculture, health, and community empowerment initiatives.  The five recipients of the sponsorship are Kids Care College (N$14 518); both International University of...