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Deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende has assured the nation that the newly-created Sovereign Wealth Fund, known as the Welwitschia Fund, was created as an important revenue source to ensure Namibian resources benefit future generations.

I am writing this article to compliment the initiative of ubuntuness that was carried out by the grade 10E learners of Nkurenkuru Combined School in the Kavango West region. 

Industrialisation as a key economic indicator reminds Namibia that economic independence and excessive dwelling in primary industries slow it down. 

A report on African fossil fuels states that 782 fossil fuel projects are in operation or under construction in sub-Saharan Africa, with a further 111 projects proposed or permitted.

The mayor of the City of Windhoek Sade Gawanas last week travelled to Bremen, Germany, to strengthen and deepen their collaboration on the implementation of solid waste management.

The chairperson of Oukwanyama traditional authority, Eliaser Waandja, has appealed to all community leaders to stop selling land at unapproved prices.

The judge in the bail application of some Fishrot accused said the possibility of them interfering in the case is real if released on bail, as the State provided undisputed evidence. 

Political analysts are of the opinion that the disunity among the Independent Patriots for Change councillors serving on the Erongo Regional Council could be detrimental to the organisation, as supporters might lose faith in the party because a power struggle has burst out in the open. 

The Namibian Meteorological Services is forecasting heavy rains in the northern parts of Namibia for this week.

Nurses at the Opuwo District Hospital are not happy about the nursing staff complement, which has not changed for many years, while the population is increasing.