National

This open letter is a follow-up to the one that was published last week (New Era, 12 April 2023). In this second open letter, I want to focus on the milestones that can bring us together.

The Rossing Foundation and ENAEX Africa donated N$250 000 worth of textbooks to selected schools in the Erongo region last week. The donation is set to enhance learning and teaching.

Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has once again come to the aid of micro- entrepreneurs when she handed over equipment and materials worth N$180 000 as part of her development initiatives. 

Namibians will soon find out if they are going to have to fork out more of their hard-earned dollars, just to keep the lights on. This is after Namibia Power Corporation requested a 16.87% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2023/24 year. 

Higher education minister Itah Kandji-Murangi read the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s governing council the riot act.

Lüderitz mayor Benjamin McKay optimistically declared that the southern coastal town is going to experience a phenomenal revival as a future economic hub of Namibia.

Namibia’s National Petroleum Corporation has seemingly reversed its decision to appoint Lionel Matthews as acting managing director. 

The Walvis Bay municipal council has been accused of wasting ratepayers’ money by delaying the appointment of a CEO.

Heritage Health Medical Aid Fund’s operations will continue after the Windhoek High Court dismissed the application of the Registrar of Medical Aid Funds to wind up the company due to financial troubles.

Higher education minister Itah Kandji-Murangi said the four campuses of the University of Namibia are well-equipped to offer various qualifications up to PhD level.