The report of the commission of inquiry into claims of ancestral land rights and restitution was submitted to President Hage Geingob on 24 July 2020 to solve the land disputes between traditional communities in the Republic of Namibia.
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Army recruitment marches on
The Namibian Defence Force is expected to recruit a batch of trainees for the second year in a row later this year as it moves to beef up its personnel, New Era has established.
Shiimi tables ‘caring’ budget
Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi yesterday shocked friend and foe when he tabled a whopping N$84.6 billion budget, with an increase in
social grants and a tax break for workers.
Opposition tears into Shiimi’s pensioner ‘insult’
There is general consensus across opposition parties that the increment of the elderly pension grants by N$100 is insignificant in the face of hardships confronting them, some branding it “an insult”.
Pick n Pay accused of delaying tactics
Unfair labour practices and delaying tactics in dealing with labour cases were once again in the spotlight after employees of Pick n Pay accused the labour ministry of failing to hold the retailer accountable for their prolonged labour dispute.
US first lady arrives in Namibia
The United States of America’s First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia to discuss issues that will empower women and youth.
Woman allegedly kills boyfriend with spear
A 39-year-old woman is set to appear in the Eenhana Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly taking the life of her 34-year-old boyfriend.
Man kills, burns mother
The Eenhana Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to a 39-year-old man accused of killing his mother before he burned her body, assaulted his niece, and set their house on fire.
Procurement Board cancels medical tender…ministry bemoans setback for health sector
The executive director in the ministry of health Ben Nangombe has expressed concern over the Central Procurement Board of Namibia’s decision to cancel the multimillion-dollar medical tender that caused major public uproar last month.
Farmers warn Africa against red line meat
Disgruntled previously advantaged commercial farmers have approached authorities in Ghana to stop buying Namibian beef from the northern communal areas, as it is allegedly contaminated with foot and mouth disease.