Former Nudo secretary general Joseph Kauandenge says he is no longer a member of the National United Democratic Organisation (Nudo), and has formed his own association. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Kauandenge said Nudo’s political landscape no longer prioritises…
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Erongo police commander commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona has condemned community violence after a petrol bomb attack linked to tensions over the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority. The Uis community was yesterday enraged by the reopening of the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority office…
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The //Kharas Regional Council on Friday met with three Swapo councillors, Susan Ndjaleka, Lazarus Nangolo and Thaimy Nanyemba, to seek reconciliation after a vote of no confidence was passed regarding the Swapo councillors at the end of March. Regional council…
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National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) president Esther Muinjangue yesterday confirmed that she has notified the party of her intention to resign as party leader. Muinjangue said this just after Joseph Kauandenge on Wednesday announced that he has resigned from the…
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the German government has agreed to make available more resources beyond its initial offer of €1.1 billion (about N$23.4 billion) in reparations for the 1904-1908 Ovaherero-Nama genocide. In 2021, the Namibian and German governments issued a…
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that increasing the old-age social grant can only be done within the 2025/26 medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF), which spans the next three to five years. Nandi-Ndaitwah, while delivering her maiden state of the nation address…
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The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly has come out in firm opposition to the genocide joint declaration between Namibia and Germany, putting pressure on the new administration’s efforts to finalise the long-standing matter. In a strongly worded statement issued this week, the…
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As the government gears up for the inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May, the Nama community has demanded fresh genocide negotiations. The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) says the joint declaration agreed upon by former German and Namibian governments…
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During the 2023/24 financial year, the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) spent approximately N$15 million on maintenance activities in the //Kharas region. Places such as Keetmanshoop, Lüderitz and Bethanie are experiencing intermittent water disruptions due to pipe breaks or breakdowns at…
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Following a court order, the //Kharas Regional Council has been directed to promote an employee after deviating from hiring recommendations and a subsequent legal battle. The High Court has ordered the council to promote employee Barendt Both to the position…
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Namibia’s diamond industry may be pushed into deeper crisis if United States (US) president Donald Trump pushes ahead with implementing an export tariff of 21% on Namibia. Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Johannes !Gawaxab says the country’s diamond sector is…
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed the election of Brice Nguema as Gabon’s new president.Nguema, who led a coup in Gabon in August 2023, won Saturday’s presidential election in the country with more than 90% of votes cast.“This milestone marks a…
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