Lahja Nashuuta The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has firmly rejected the proposed national budget currently under review in the National Assembly, with party member Eneas Shivolo Emvula declaring it disconnected from the realities faced by ordinary Namibians. Speaking during the debate last week, he said, “On behalf of my political party, I cannot, in good...
Lahja Nashuuta Finance minister Erica Shafudah says the government will reduce the non-mining corporate tax rate to enhance the country’s economic competitiveness, attract investments and stimulate growth. Responding to questions raised in the National Assembly last week during the budget debate, Shafudah acknowledged concern over the decline in Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) revenue for...
While President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was preparing to deliver her maiden State of the Nation Address (Sona) last week, arrested former fisheries, agriculture and land reform minister Mac-Albert Hengari reportedly had his resignation letter ready. For weeks, Hengari had been contemplating to quit his new government job as relentless media reports about his alleged rape case,...
USAKOS – “My mother lived for her grandchildren. Her ultimate goal was to take care of them until she leaves this earth, and we believe she fulfilled her dream, just the way she wanted.” These were the words of Karl !Naruseb, the grieving son of ‘Ouma’ Elisabeth Katrina !Naruses (86), who was laid to rest...
Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly condemned the rise of self-serving attitudes within Swapo, warning against the “politics of the belly”. She made the remarks during the party’s 65th anniversary celebrations in Kamanjab over the weekend. Addressing members, she said some individuals have joined the party not to serve the people and the nation, but...
Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies Patrick Pouyanné committed to deepening the company’s investment in the country’s energy, education and infrastructure sectors when he met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Friday. During the meeting, Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed Pouyanné and his delegation, reflecting on the growing international confidence in Namibia. “I was really saying it’s good...
BERESEBA – Berseba Village Council CEO Ivan Vries says although the local authority is not in the desired financial position, it is doing everything possible to achieve its strategic goals. Deliberating on projects completed during the current financial year, he mentioned the completion of the installation of four sewer pumps as part of upgrading the...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), the official opposition party, said they are watching, measuring and ready to step in with solutions whenever the Swapo administration falls short. They made these remarks following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s maiden state of the nation address (SONA) last Thursday. IPC president Panduleni Itula held his Sona on...
Katima Mulilo – The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement has welcomed the handover of the Manyeha Crocodile Project to a private company, hailing it as a positive step forward after prolonged stagnation. The project, which had remained dormant for years, has now entered a new phase of development following a visit and intervention by the activist-in-chief...
Lahja Nashuuta President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has defended her government’s ambitious plan to create around 550 000 jobs across various sectors of the economy, stressing that each government-led economic initiative is designed to generate employment. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during the State of the Nation Address (Sona) question-and-answer session in response to questions from opposition leaders,...