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Missing man’s family worried 
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Missing man’s family worried 

The family of a 36-year-old man who disappeared on 1 September in Karibib is growing increasingly worried over the lack of information regarding his whereabouts. Nangolo Shishiveni, a senior familymember said his nephew Immanuel Shikongo was last seen at the Namdeb settlement, and has not been heard from since. “We are very concerned that so...

Mbumba calls for global unity
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Mbumba calls for global unity

President Nangolo Mbumba has called for decisive global action to tackle pressing global challenges. He also urged world leaders to adopt a new pact for the future during his address at the opening session of the Summit of the Future at the United Nations in New York. In the speech before global dignitaries, including UN...

Katengo ka makwambuyu kanyatela kuzusa mubamba omufubelu
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Katengo ka makwambuyu kanyatela kuzusa mubamba omufubelu

Katengo ka makwambuyu kanyatezi mulelo wakuimulula milao yebeilwe kimubamba omufubelu, mwapatalazo ya bu 16 yaliketo za za katengo ya 2024 viki yefelile. Keto yene zibahalizwe ki likwambuyu wa mañusa ni zwelopili ya kuambolisana Modestus Amutse, ilela kuzwisezapata sifumu ni kumbweshafaza makete alimunanu mwalibaka zekungulezwi kwatuko. Katengo ka makwambuyu kafitisize mulelo wapatisiso ya lilimo zepeli kubona...

Guided democracy or autocracy …how parties choose their MPs 
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Guided democracy or autocracy …how parties choose their MPs 

With less than three months to go before election day, different political entities have deployed different strategies to identify those of their members best- suited to drive their agenda in the National Assembly.  The stark divide between political parties embracing democratic values and those leaning towards autocratic practices has come into sharp focus.  While some...

Cabinet approves red line removal study
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Cabinet approves red line removal study

The Cabinet has approved a phased approach to lifting restrictions imposed by the veterinary cordon fence as announced in its 16th decision-making meeting of 2024 yesterday. The decision, announced by the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Modestus Amutse, aims to promote economic development and improve livestock health in affected regions. Cabinet has proposed...

Mbumba takes centre-stage in global reboot talks
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Mbumba takes centre-stage in global reboot talks

President Nangolo Mbumba arrived in New York, United States of America on Tuesday to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations GeneralAssembly (UNGA), where he is set to co-chair the pivotal Summit of the Future. In his address at the summit global call last week, he emphasised the critical need for global unity...

French, Venezuelan ambassadors vow to strengthen ties
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French, Venezuelan ambassadors vow to strengthen ties

Newly-appointed French and Venezuelan ambassadors to Namibia aim to strengthen cooperation, with a focus on trade, investment, cultural exchange and educational partnerships. The two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House yesterday, outlining their respective countries’ plans to deepen cooperation with Namibia across various sectors. In a side-interview at...

Shikongo flies Nainda’s flag on global stage… deepens security ties with China, US   
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Shikongo flies Nainda’s flag on global stage… deepens security ties with China, US   

Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has described his recent trips to China and the United States as highly productive.  He highlighted the knowledge he gained in policing strategies and Namibia’s campaign for the vice presidency of Interpol. Shikongo revealed this during an extensive interview with New Era last Wednesday before he left for China to...

Swapo promises inclusive development, shared prosperity
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Swapo promises inclusive development, shared prosperity

Swapo unveiled its 2024 election manifesto at the weekend, signalling a renewed commitment to the nation’s development and unity. The manifesto, themed ‘Unity in Diversity: Natural Resources Beneficiation and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development,’ builds on the foundation laid by the party’s 2020-2025 manifesto. The country’s Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is Swapo’s presidential candidate,...

Namibia mum on Odinga’s AU chairmanship bid
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Namibia mum on Odinga’s AU chairmanship bid

While expressing confidence in veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga’s candidature for the African Union’s top post, Namibia has elected not to endorse anyone. Odinga, a former Kenyan prime minister, is gunning for chairpersonship of the African Union Commission (AUC). Namibia’s stance was elaborated by the country’s foremost diplomat, international relations minister Peya Mushelenga, following high-level...