In 2017, whilst heading the Nigerian High Commission in Jamaica, I was designated to be Nigeria’s first female High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia.
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Tax relief crucial for lower earners – analysts
As finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi prepares to table the 2024/25 budget in the National Assembly today, analysts have called for tax exemption for lower-income groups and general tax relief.
Mbumba thanks Namibians for orderly mourning period
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended gratitude to the Namibian people and the international community following the State memorial and burial service for Namibia’s third president Hage Geingob over the past weekend.
Swakopmund outraged by radioactive facility
Swakopmund residents are outraged over plans for a radioactive material storage and handling facility in the coastal town’s general industrial area.
Speaker meets Algeria, Cuba counterparts ahead of Geingob burial
The president of the People’s National Assembly of Algeria paid a courtesy call on Katjavivi last week, and was among several world leaders who attended the funeral of president Dr. Hage Geingob on Sunday.
UPM, NEFC rally behind Angula in presidential race
The United People’s Movement (UPM) and National Empowerment Fighting for Corruption (NEFC) party yesterday announced the formation of an alliance in support of independent candidate Ally Angula in the lead-up to the Presidential and National Assembly elections in November this year.
Exorbitant price of communal land concerns Sampofu
The exorbitant prices and sale of communal land are getting out of hand, Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu has said.
School facing de-registration left in limbo
The hopes of a private school at risk of being de-registered by the education ministry on allegations of malpractice were dashed by the High Court yesterday when the court refused to grant it the orders it sought.
Onaanda killer guilty
A resident of Onaanda village was last week convicted of murder with direct intent by Oshakati High Court Judge Herman January.
Eises encourages learners to embrace their mother tongue
The director of education in the Oshikoto region, Aletta Eises, has encouraged learners from the San community and other tribes to embrace their mother tongue.