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NNN, SADC condemns coup as Madagascar falls
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NNN, SADC condemns coup as Madagascar falls

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has condemned the coup attempt in Madagascar.  She called for urgent regional action to protect democracy, warning that instability in the island nation threatens Southern Africa’s collective security and development agenda.  This came after president Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country amid an attempted coup that has now escalated into a full...

Maharero thanks Botswana for sanctuary
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Maharero thanks Botswana for sanctuary

Zebaldt Ngaruka OTJINENE – Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Royal House has applauded the government of Botswana for providing refuge to the Ovaherero community under Supreme Chief Samuel Maharero during the era of colonial oppression. Maharero made the remarks at the recent renaming of Feld Strasse which was renamed to Sir Seretse Khama Street...

Minibus operators, police engage on traffic issues
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Minibus operators, police engage on traffic issues

MARIENTAL – Minibus operators from the //Kharas and Hardap regions recently engaged the Namibian police over alleged traffic management irregularities, negatively affecting their daily business operations. Michael Humphries, chairperson of the Southern Long Distance Public Transport Concerned Group (SLDPTCG), said issues affecting minibus operators often fall on deaf ears. “It is with a deep sense...

King Shuumbwa on agricultural breakthrough …urging traditional leaders to avail land for food production
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King Shuumbwa on agricultural breakthrough …urging traditional leaders to avail land for food production

Auleria Wakudumo The King of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has shared his inspiring journey in promoting food production, urging Namibians to take the matter seriously and move towards self-sufficiency instead of relying on imports. Nangolo revealed that his vision was inspired by his travels to countries such as China and Japan, where...

Govt betrayed us – Kaaronda
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Govt betrayed us – Kaaronda

Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Swanu president Evalistus Kaaronda has condemned the Namibian government’s active opposition to the legal action brought before the High Court by descendants of the Ovaherero and Nama genocide survivors. The Namibian government recently paid legal practitioners to challenge an application seeking to compel the German government to appear before the Namibian...

Social grant beneficiaries claim poor service 
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Social grant beneficiaries claim poor service 

Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Hundreds of disability and pension grant beneficiaries have expressed frustration over poor service delivery at the Nkurenkuru Nampost branch, where allegedly long queues and inadequate facilities have left many waiting for up to two days without assistance. Since Monday, government social grant beneficiaries have been queuing outside the Nampost branch, but...

Ngurare hails youth-led digital innovation
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Ngurare hails youth-led digital innovation

Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has hailed the National Mega Hackathon as the digital foundation of Namibia’s future – one being built by the country’s youth. The event, focused on improving public service delivery, brought together young innovators, students and software developers to design practical digital solutions aimed at enhancing citizens’ access to government...

Over 3 000 receive food parcels in Omaheke
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Over 3 000 receive food parcels in Omaheke

Matheus David More than 3 000 marginalised community members in the Omaheke region benefitted from food donations from the Office of the Prime Minister and gender and welfare ministry. This will go a long way in preserving their dignity and wellbeing.  The food donation included 380 packs of sugar, 377 bottles of two-litre cooking oil,...

Namibia demands bigger climate fund backing
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Namibia demands bigger climate fund backing

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to scale up its support to Namibia. She said the country is ready for larger and more strategic climate investments.  Speaking during a high-level meeting with the GCF board co-chair ambassador Seyni Nafo at State House on Monday, she stressed that climate finance is not...

First Gentleman calls for a strategic, smart military 
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First Gentleman calls for a strategic, smart military 

Namibia’s First Gentleman, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, has called for a more intelligent and strategic approach to military leadership, arguing that modern defence forces must “think, analyse and decide with precision”, rather than rely on outdated combat methods.  He delivered these remarks during yesteday’s high-profile public lecture on strategic leadership and management at...