Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )

President Nangolo Mbumba has called on all Namibians to rededicate themselves to work hard and broaden the scope of inclusive economic development, where no one is left out.

In a move that has stirred waves of gratitude and relief among Windhoek’s elderly ratepayers, the Windhoek City Council last week announced the complete write-off of all municipal debt and accrued interest for pensioners aged 60 and above. 

The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has thrown its weight behind the government’s exclusive land tax exemptions which has seen only white men paying land taxes while previously disadvantaged Namibians pay nothing.

Swapo party members, supporters and sympathisers on Sunday evening gathered at its headquarters in Windhoek for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the party president and head of State, the late Hage Geingob.

The Namibia National Strategic Food Reserves (NSFR) in various localities have run out of maize grains, with silos at Omuthiya and Okongo empty.

Two local authority councillors of the Otjiwarongo municipality resigned from their positions last week.

Some residents in the Oshikoto and Ohangwena regions were left in dire need after heavy rainstorms ripped through their areas and destroyed their homes on Saturday evening.

Various young female political leaders have hailed late President Hage Geingob as a progressive man who understood affirmative action in the context of women, and inter-generational nation-building through youth empowerment.

Industrialisation and trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has hailed late President Hage Geingob’s contribution during his tenure as trade minister, noting a sterling job and solid foundation by her predecessor.