The Namibian Police have reportedly beefed up security for National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia board chairperson Jennifer Comalie after receiving information of an
alleged plot to harm her.
Author: Edward Mumbuu (Edward Mumbuu )
N$6.5b to buffer hunger, poverty
In an attempt to unchain the most destitute from the yoke of poverty, the government is set to spend over N$100 million to feed around 29 000 marginalised communities’ households in the current financial year.
AG pokes holes in food bank
After reviewing the roll-out and management of one of President Hage Geingob’s flagship poverty eradication programmes, the food bank, auditor general Junias Kandjeke found several shortcomings, including a complete disregard for the country’s procurement laws.
Govt mulls Angola veterinary buffer zone
The government will embarkon a study to determine the practicality of establishing a veterinary buffer zone between Angola and Namibia.
N$19 million for 51 senior inspectors
The newly-created position of senior inspector will cost the Namibian Police at least N$18,9 million a year for the promoted officers.
Swartbooi: Frustration to decide next election
Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has claimed finely-crafted manifestos will not decide the outcome of the 2024 general election.
ACC summons Mulunga
Namibia’s anti-graft body has issued a summons for National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia boss Immanuel Mulunga to provide it with documentary evidence relating to alleged irregularities around the payment of N$100 million.
Salaries swallow 80% of defence budget
On face value, defence is one of the highest recipients of the national budget.
Public media laud cash injection
Both the Namibia Press Agency and New Era Publication Corporation have heaped praise on the government for a combined budgetary allocation of N$54.5 million for this financial year.
GIPF top job race heats up… Swapo congress hangover spills over to pension fund
With less than three months left before Government Institutions Pension Fund CEO David Nuyoma retires, the race to replace him is climaxing.