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Namibians will soon find out if they are going to have to fork out more of their hard-earned dollars, just to keep the lights on. This is after Namibia Power Corporation requested a 16.87% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2023/24 year. 

Higher education minister Itah Kandji-Murangi read the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s governing council the riot act.

Lüderitz mayor Benjamin McKay optimistically declared that the southern coastal town is going to experience a phenomenal revival as a future economic hub of Namibia.

Namibia’s National Petroleum Corporation has seemingly reversed its decision to appoint Lionel Matthews as acting managing director. 

The Walvis Bay municipal council has been accused of wasting ratepayers’ money by delaying the appointment of a CEO.

Heritage Health Medical Aid Fund’s operations will continue after the Windhoek High Court dismissed the application of the Registrar of Medical Aid Funds to wind up the company due to financial troubles.

Higher education minister Itah Kandji-Murangi said the four campuses of the University of Namibia are well-equipped to offer various qualifications up to PhD level. 

A school library named after the late struggle icon Andimba Toivo ya Toivo was recently inaugurated at the Oshilungi Combined School in the Ombuga area of the Onyaanya constituency. The school has 530 learners.

Traditional and church leaders as well as human rights activists are concerned by the growing number of sexual violence incidents against children, perpetrated by senior citizens.

This weekend’s round of matches will serve as one of Black Africa’s few remaining opportunities to resuscitate their somewhat feeble campaign, which has left them battling for survival in the relegation zone.