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NNN goes for oil jugular … wants production in record time
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NNN goes for oil jugular … wants production in record time

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants Namibia to produce oil in record time. She made her ambitious goal known last week while delivering her maiden State of the Nation Address. Already, Nandi-Ndaitwah has positioned the oil and gas sector as a transformative force for Namibia’s economy over the next five years. “The oil and gas sector holds...

Experts zoom into Okahandja butchers
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Experts zoom into Okahandja butchers

Linea Dishena Experts are raising alarm following the horrific murders of three young girls in Okahandja over the past month, with concerns pointing to the possible involvement of a serial killer or paedophile. The Okahandja community is in shock following the murders of five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp on 20 March, as well as those of Roswinds...

Otjozondjupa Regional Council chairperson election nullified
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Otjozondjupa Regional Council chairperson election nullified

OTJIWARONGO – The special council meeting of the Otjozondjupa Regional Council announced the nullification of its internal election process that took place on 31 March 2025 when Okahandja constituency councillor Betuel Tjaveondja was elected as chairperson.The announcement was made by acting chief regional officer Shikongo Alweendo. He said Tjaveondja’s election contained technical errors, as Magistrate...

Heroes’ Acre presidential graves’ aircon explained 
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Heroes’ Acre presidential graves’ aircon explained 

Andreas Thomas The site manager for Heroes’ Acre, Helena Nengola, said  the air-conditioning installed in the presidential mausoleums at the national shrine is intended for visitors who are paying homage to the graves of the former presidents. Nengola told Nampa on Monday that visitors at the shrine often query about the installation of air-conditioners and...

Students laugh last in ATI saga
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Students laugh last in ATI saga

Students enrolled in an unaccredited auxiliary nursing programme at Atlantic Training Institute (ATI) have secured full tuition refunds and a pathway into the Enrolled Nursing Programme, following weeks of protests and pressure from the National African Students’ Association (NASA). In a recent statement, NASA confirmed that ATI has agreed to provide full refunds to all affected students...

Kalangula: Seven-seater permits problematic 
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Kalangula: Seven-seater permits problematic 

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Nelson Kalangula said proper and inclusive consultations were not carried out with the various public transport industry players before a decision to allow seven-seaters to obtain permits for long -distance operations was taken.  Kalangula is IPC’s shadow minister of works and transport.  He asked the country’s works...

Shitana wants equitable representation of artists 
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Shitana wants equitable representation of artists 

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Member of Parliament Fredrick Shitana has called on government, through Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, to broaden the scope and list of artists hired to perform at various national events.  Shitana, a renowned traditional Afro-pop and Shambo artist, recently raised concern in the National Assembly that a selected group of artists and bands...

Tokely: Namibia is an exemplary, evolving democracy 
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Tokely: Namibia is an exemplary, evolving democracy 

The president of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) Justin Tokely has described Namibia as a patriotic nation with a fascinating history.  The SADC-PF delegation is in Windhoek for the forum’s executive meeting.  Tokely was impressed by the Heroes’ Acre, the burial site for the country’s heroes and heroines.  “Today’s visit has allowed...

Nam, North Korea boost ties
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Nam, North Korea boost ties

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday highlighted the importance of Namibia’s long-standing relationship with North Korea. “As a country, we really value the relationship between Namibia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It is good that we find time to consult and strengthen our ties now and then,” the President stated during a courtesy visit by...