Lahja Nashuuta The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has firmly rejected the proposed national budget currently under review in the National Assembly, with party member Eneas Shivolo Emvula declaring it disconnected from the realities faced by ordinary Namibians. Speaking during the debate last week, he said, “On behalf of my political party, I cannot, in good conscience, support this budget in...
Shafudah defends budget, assures economic stability
Lahja Nashuuta Finance minister Erica Shafudah says the government will reduce the non-mining corporate tax rate to enhance the country’s economic competitiveness, attract investments and stimulate growth. Responding to questions raised in the National Assembly last week during the budget debate, Shafudah acknowledged concern over the decline in Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) revenue for the current year and over...
Rwanda feels impact of cutting ties with Belgium
KIGALI – Rwanda last month severed relations with Belgium following criticism of its actions in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – a move that is already having unexpected consequences. Rwanda’s support for the M23 armed group, which has seized large areas of the mineral-rich eastern DRC, has attracted international condemnation and sanctions. In March, Kigali cut diplomatic ties with...
Uganda opposition says HQ ‘sealed off’ by security forces
KAMPALA – Uganda’s opposition said yesterday that security forces had “sealed off” its headquarters in the capital, Kampala, to stop the party launching a protest campaign ahead of national polls next year. Security forces have in recent years frequently targeted the opposition party of the National Unity Platform (NUP), led by musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine. The east African country is preparing...
Israel using aid blockage as ‘weapon of war’
THE HAGUE – A top Palestinian official told the International Court of Justice yesterday that Israel was blocking humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza as a “weapon of war”, at the start of a week of hearings at the UN’s top court. Israel is not participating at the ICJ, but hit back immediately, dismissing the hearings as “part of the...
US strikes on migrant centre kill 68 people
SANAA – Huthi rebel-controlled media in Yemen said yesterday that US strikes hit a migrant detention centre in the movement’s stronghold of Saada, killing at least 68 people. The US military has hammered the Iran-backed Huthis with near-daily strikes since 15 March in an operation dubbed “Rough Rider”, seeking to end the threat they pose to vessels in the Red...
Iran accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘dictating’ US policy
TEHRAN – Iran accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday of trying to dictate US policy in negotiations, after he called for the complete dismantling of Tehran’s nuclear programme, and for the inclusion of its ballistic missile capabilities in any deal. “What is striking… is how brazenly Netanyahu is now dictating what president Trump can and cannot do in his...
C. Heuva, Epukiro SS triumph at Omaheke Schools’ tournament
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – C. Heuva High School (HS) from Otjombinde and Epukiro Secondary School (SS) were crowned football and netball champions, respectively, at the Omaheke Secondary Schools’ tournament over the weekend. The tournament, hosted under the auspices of the Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU), was staged at the Tallismanus Community Sports Field by C. Heuva High School. It drew...
CBS come short at the Bayhil tournament
Soccer Talents (CBS) recently returned from the Bayhill Premier Cup U/19 football tournament after getting knocked out in the group stages. CBS was drawn in Group H alongside defending champions Cape Town Spurs FC, Stantfurf United and FC Porto. CBS opened their Bayhill Premier Cup campaign with a 1-all draw against Stanturf United FC. Mitchell’s plain-based team found the back of the net in...
Chiefs eye premier league return …as north east division intensifies
Rundu Chiefs chairman Agrippa Kamho Haindongo yesterday said his team is determined to return to top-flight football, as they currently lead the National North-East First Division log. The Rundu-based outfit sits on top of the league with 31 points from 15 games played so far, closely followed by United Stars and KK United, both on 28 points. With just seven...