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Descendants, chiefs demand clarity on genocide reparations progress
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Descendants, chiefs demand clarity on genocide reparations progress

Iuze Mukube Traditional heads of the 1904/08 genocide affected communities recently convened in the capital to update the nation on the progress of the ongoing negotiations on reparations with the Namibian and German governments. The gathering took place at Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School. It was aimed at urging the Namibian 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leadership, arguing that modern defence forces must “think, analyse and decide with precision”, rather than rely on outdated combat methods.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...

Media Ombudsman underscores integrity, fairness 
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Media Ombudsman underscores integrity, fairness 

Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka, the country’s Media Ombudsman, yesterday underscored the importance of integrity, fairness, truth and accuracy, saying those principles are the foundation and lifeline of ethical journalism.  Engaging New Era staff during yesterday’s brief courtesy visit, Shihomeka praised the publication’s continued efforts in disseminating factual, fair and accurate information to the public, saying New...

Spiralling mental illnesses worry Ondonga king 
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Spiralling mental illnesses worry Ondonga king 

ONGWEDIVA- The Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has expressed concern over the rise in violent incidents involving mentally ill individuals.  He attributed much of the problem to parents who have failed to educate their children about cultural values and norms.  The King emphasised that many young people today suffer from mental...

CABINET BRIEFINGS: Decisions of 24th Cabinet Decision-Making Meeting (7 October 2025) 
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CABINET BRIEFINGS: Decisions of 24th Cabinet Decision-Making Meeting (7 October 2025) 

1. Namibia and Botswana memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cooperation on Energy Resources  Cabinet took note and approved the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Namibia and Botswana on cooperation in the field of energy resources.  Cabinet authorised the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to sign the MOU with his...

Funding shortages hinder placements of medical interns 
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Funding shortages hinder placements of medical interns 

The placement of more than 100 medical interns at various hospitals this year is on hold pending the allocation of necessary funds, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Walters Kamanya said.  Kamanya, in response to recent concerns by a group of unplaced medical interns, on Tuesday told Nampa the ministry faces financial...

ECN awards ballot printing tender to Uniprint Global …to cost N$4.9m 
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ECN awards ballot printing tender to Uniprint Global …to cost N$4.9m 

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has awarded a N$4.9 million tender to print ballot papers for the country’s regional councils and local authorities’ elections to South African-based company Uniprint Global.  The elections, slated for 26 November 2025, will see Uniprint Global print and deliver a total of 1,817,100 ballot papers for regional councils’ elections...

Nandi-Ndaitwah, APP unite to drive development
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Nandi-Ndaitwah, APP unite to drive development

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the All People’s Party (APP) have signalled a unique moment of political unity, agreeing to work together to accelerate the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and ensure Namibia meets the goals of Vision 2030. Speaking during a consultative meeting with APP leadership at State House last Thursday, the...