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NNN doubles down on conservation … as CCFN secures over N$1b
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NNN doubles down on conservation … as CCFN secures over N$1b

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed that protecting Namibia’s environment is critical to sustaining rural livelihoods, as the Community Conservancy Fund of Namibia (CCFN) revealed major new financing alongside ongoing challenges. Speaking during a meeting with the CCFN delegation, led by CCFN board chairperslast Andrew Corbett at State House on Friday, the President stressed that protecting nature...

Rössing’s hand that keeps giving … foundation pumps N$14.7m into education, communities
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Rössing’s hand that keeps giving … foundation pumps N$14.7m into education, communities

BUNYA – The Rossing Foundation invested over N$14.7 million in education and community projects in 2025. The funds were aimed at supporting learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and helping communities improve their living conditions. The funding was used on several completed projects, including N$1 million for scholarships at institutions such as Namibia University of Science and...

Omaludi revival on course 
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Omaludi revival on course 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday met the organising committee of the Omaludi Agricultural Festival at State House, where she reaffirmed government support for the event.  The president also pledged to continue championing community-driven initiatives despite her elevation to the highest office. The delegation from the Okongo Village Council, led by chairperson Tuhafeni Shapopi and CEO...

Outapi councillors defend Windhoek trip 
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Outapi councillors defend Windhoek trip 

Auleria Wakudumo The Outapi Town Council has pushed back against claims that its recent trip to Windhoek was unauthorised.  It says the visit formed part of planned strategic engagements and followed established procedures. This comes after a report alleging that Outapi mayor Victorina Neingo, CEO Ananias Nashilongo and management committee chairperson Gerson Dumeni travelled to...

Remain ndjikiti, remember your roots – Ngurare
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Remain ndjikiti, remember your roots – Ngurare

Joyce Kamwanga RUNDU – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has cautioned graduates against the temptation of abandoning their communities but instead to use their qualifications to uplift their villages. Addressing 398 graduates at the University of Namibia (Unam) Rundu campus last week, the premier buttressed a message centred on “humility and the power of the beginning”. “The...

Ministry denies importing Zim truck drivers
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Ministry denies importing Zim truck drivers

Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has dismissed claims that it plans to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe. The ministry described the information as false, misleading and without any official basis. The response follows growing concern among members of the public, who took to social media platforms such as...

PDMs renewal goes into overdrive …addresses Kunene CRO debacle
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PDMs renewal goes into overdrive …addresses Kunene CRO debacle

Rudolf Gaiseb While acknowledging internal challenges the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has been facing, the party’s secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe says the party is now undergoing an era of rebuilding.  The party has undergone its own baptism of fire for a while now. From losing seats in parliament in the last presidential and national assembly...

Damara initiation to revive cultural identity
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Damara initiation to revive cultural identity

Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP- A new cultural initiative aimed at restoring identity and discipline among young Damara men will be launched through the revival of the traditional Damara (ǂNūkhoen) initiation school. Organiser and spokesperson, Garere Am!gâbeb, said the programme seeks to reintroduce a structured version of an ancient rite of passage that once played a vital...

Illegal Walvis occupants to relocate
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Illegal Walvis occupants to relocate

WALVIS BAY – The Walvis Bay Municipality plans to relocate hundreds of residents to Farm 37 to address illegal land occupation in the town. The council, at its last meeting, approved a relocation and land management plan to remove people occupying land that belongs to the Build-Together programme, National Housing Enterprise and selected backyard dwellings....

Namibia’s health resilience strengthened
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Namibia’s health resilience strengthened

Auleria Wakudumo A renewed wave of international support is set to strengthen Namibia’s health system as the government of Japan, the United Nations (UN), and global partners unveiled major investments aimed at improving emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and access to quality healthcare. Speaking at the launch of the Japan Supplementary Budget-funded Joint Trilateral project in...