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Two new Landless People’s Movement councillors were sworn in last Friday to replace the trio recently recalled by the party’s leadership. 

Unregistered seven-seater operators or any illegal operator loading passengers at the informal taxi rank in Nathaniel Maxuilili Street in Kuisebmond will be fined.

President Hage Geingob has appealed to Namibian men to become exemplary husbands, fathers and protectors of their families as women and children are no longer safe in society.

Old and young politicians have weighed in on the shortcomings and strengths of the much-revered Namibian Constitution as the nation celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the country’s rule of law.

After its campaigners scored victory in courts last year, marine phosphate mining is set to commence pending an environmental impact assessment of the licensed area.

BY HIS EXCELLENCY
DR HAGE G GEINGOB
As we commemorate this historic day, which marks the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia 32 years ago, we are reminded about the difficult journey we have travelled to be where we are today. 

Budgetary constraints resulting in the non-payment of contractors have led to a further delay in the construction of the last stretch of the Okahandja-Windhoek highway, which was expected to be completed in July 2020.

The Namibian Housing Action Group in support of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia paid a courtesy visit to the Erongo governor last week in Swakopmund to solidify their partnership and ensure that the housing need in the region is addressed.

Swapo’s assigned leader for //Kharas, Laurencia Stephanus said without the party’s singular call for unity of purpose, resistance would have been jeopardised and freedom and independence never attained.

The highest annual inflation rate recorded was 6.7% on average in June 2016 from 3.4% in April 2015 approximately. In January 2022, Namibia’s annual inflation rate increased by 4.50%, compared to the 4.10% recorded in December 2021.