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Fourteen Project Hope workers have been suspended for allegedly stealing at least N$4 million through inflating transport fees prices, among others. 

British farmer and businessman Harvey Boulter will have to answer to the allegations surrounding the shooting which resulted in the death of his farm manager, as the prosecutor general has stuck to her guns on prosecuting him - despite investigations not being finalised.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology held an engagement with regional and local authorities of Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati and Oshikoto to hear their concerns and gauge views on the government’s communications strategy.

A Swapo central committee member and delegate to the party’s seventh elective congress slated for next week has hailed the manner in which party leaders vying for the top positions have campaigned. 

In a fresh twist of events in the Debmarine Namibia Premiership, long-time Tura Magic gaffer Gareth ‘Fortune’ Eichab has separated from the club, and the reasons for his sudden departure remain unclear.

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The economics of green hydrogen is challenging today, primarily because the underlying costs, skill, knowledge and availability of renewable energy sources vary widely.

Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi said government remains committed to improving the socio-economic condition of Namibians and will continue to support vulnerable members of society given the availability of resources and as the global, regional and domestic economic situations improve.

Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo yesterday confirmed the appointment of Robert Kahimise as the new CEO of the Electricity Control Board. Without divulging the details of the appointment, Alweendo simply replied: “I can confirm”, when asked about the new appointment. 

Safety minister Albert Kawana says government will study this week’s High Court judgement that could see former parliamentarian Geoffrey Mwilima released
from prison, pending a medical examination.