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NamWater pumps N$3.5bn in northern projects
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NamWater pumps N$3.5bn in northern projects

OUTAPI – The minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, said water is not just a necessity but the foundation of life and a driving force behind economic development, social stability and public health. He made these sentiments during the two groundbreaking ceremonies of the Outapi Water Infrastructure Plant extension and the replacement...

By-elections await Otjiwarongo, Grootfontein
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By-elections await Otjiwarongo, Grootfontein

OTJIWARONGO – Residents of the Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein constituencies in Otjozondjupa region are set to vote for new constituency councillors in June 2025.  This is to replace their current councillors – Elder Filipe of Grootfontein and Marlayn Mbakera of Otjiwarongo constituencies – who are on the new list of members of parliament as announced on...

Govt committed to water provision – Schlettwein
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Govt committed to water provision – Schlettwein

OUTAPI – The minister of agriculture, water and land reform, Calle Schlettwein, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and equitable water access to all Namibians, regardless of where they live or their socio-economic status. Schlettwein said this during the ground-breaking of the Outapi water treatment plant extension and upgrade on Friday, saying...

NNN’s executive puzzle … as analysts weigh in
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NNN’s executive puzzle … as analysts weigh in

As President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah prepares to ascend to the highest office in the land, the air of anticipation surrounding what her Cabinet will look like has gone into overdrive. However, the seasoned politician and diplomat has played her cards close to the chest. The of interest that has gripped many within the inner circles of...

Lukato: ‘Man, myth, legend’ 
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Lukato: ‘Man, myth, legend’ 

Rudolf Gaiseb  After 20 years in political wilderness and being ridiculed by many, National Democratic Party president Martin Lukato is finally headed to the National Assembly.  This is after the NDP secured one seat during the National Assembly elections last month, after years of roaming Namibian streets, mostly on foot, village to village and from...

Veterans: Elections should not divide Namibians
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Veterans: Elections should not divide Namibians

OKAKARARA – While admitting that elections naturally come with unpredictable outcomes and frenzied emotions that sometimes divide society, two prominent Swapo veterans have cautioned Namibians against being divided by this year’s election results.  Speaking at Okakarara recently, two Swapo stalwarts Rahii Ua-Kahimise and Catch Visisiro, said Namibia has made significant strides over the past 34...

Herunga takes aim at ‘crying’ opposition
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Herunga takes aim at ‘crying’ opposition

ONGWEDIVA – Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has called on opposition parties to accept defeat instead of crying foul over the election outcome. He said the just-concluded presidential and National Assembly elections were free and fair, and a reflection of the wishes and aspirations of Namibian voters. “Every election, the opposition parties cry for...

Singambwe targets poverty reduction 
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Singambwe targets poverty reduction 

Stefanus Nambara NKURENKURU – New Kavango West chief regional officer Matheus Singambwe has placed poverty alleviation in the region among his chief priorities. This will be done by working closely with key stakeholders to minimise the poverty index in the region by basing their approach on available official statistics that do not favour the region....

NHE embarks on 172 Nkurenkuru housing project
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NHE embarks on 172 Nkurenkuru housing project

NKURENKURU – The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) on Tuesday broke ground for the construction of some 172 housing units at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West region. NHE’s executive for infrastructure development Thomas Shilongo said they have appointed Tweya Consulting Engineers as the contractor to do the bulk servicing of the area designated for the construction...

Namibia’s elections impress US Ambassador
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Namibia’s elections impress US Ambassador

Eba Kandovazu  United States Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry has lauded Namibians for taking their civic right to vote seriously in the just-concluded 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections.Berry made the remarks at State House while paying a courtesy visit to President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday.“We had observation teams throughout the country coordinating with the International...