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The Cost of Undervaluing Creativity in Namibia

There is not formal marketplace on earth where wisdom is sold. It is not issued through tenders, captured in invoices, or processed through procurement systems. Yet, in both institutional and everyday practice, there persists a tendency to validate value only…

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Criticism of cosiness with the US ‘unfair’ – ex-diplomats

Former diplomats have characterised criticism of Namibia’s alleged cosiness with the United States (US) as unfair. This comes after lawmakers criticised the government’s close relationship with the US during president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state of the nation address on Wednesday. “The…

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Katima residents struggle with new dog tax

Some dog owners at Katima Mulilo say they do not have money to pay for the newly introduced dog tariffs. This comes after the Katima Mulilo Town Council on Thursday announced that it started with a dog registration and tariff…

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MTC spends N$4.6 million on 2026 Marketing Indaba

The budget for the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba increased to N$4.6 million, up from between N$4.4 million and N$4.5 million last year. This was mainly due to the introduction of the Excellence Awards. Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) spokesperson…

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Tax Tips: What is a dividend?

Did you know? There is a long definition of what is considered a dividend for tax purposes and what is not. Therefore, we will look at it in segments. The general definition of a dividend for tax purposes is: any…

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Okabinete inaka pitika okufukula oikwamina kOkoutjete

Edu kOkoutjete moshitopolwahoololo shaKunene ola tulwa meameno lopolifi opo ku kelelwe okufukula oikwamina kuhe li paveta. Elombwelo eli ola shikula etokolo lOkabinete la shiivifwa Etine. Omukunda ou li koshitopolwa shokomikunda moshitopolwahoololo shaKunene, osho shi yadi eendudu noliwa nounafaalama wokomikunda. “Okabinete…

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Namibian pupils win trip to Germany

Two Namibian pupils are heading to Europe after winning prizes at the annual Goethe-Institut Namibia Language Competition. The event, held at Concordia College on 28 March, brought together 39 pupils from 21 schools across the country. These Grade 10 and…

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Accused shake off charges in finance ministry theft trial

Two men accused of involvement in the theft of cheques to the value of N$3.9 million from the Ministry of Finance are facing a reduced number of charges after a ruling delivered in their long-running trial in the Windhoek High…

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People-centred service tops Wambo’s agenda

Newly appointed deputy minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Edward Wambo has pledged to deliver services that make a meaningful impact in citizens’ lives. He says his commitment aligns with the sixth National Development Plan and Vision 2030.…

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US$11b Bet on South Africa Signals a New Trade Order

Soth Africa’s recent accession to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Establishment Treaty as its 54th sovereign member could not have come at a more opportune moment. The global economy, according to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, is wobbling…

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Savanna Beef primed for export slaughter at full throttle

Savanna Beef reached a new milestone after the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform issued the company an export abattoir certificate on Thursday, paving the way for full-scale slaughter operations to begin. The company will export matured deboned…

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Ovanambelewa vakula vepangelo itava ka hakulilwa mumwe noshiwana

Oshikondo shipe she likalekelwa shokuyakulila ovanambelewa vakula vepangelo moWindhoek Central Hospital osha eta omasheko okudja kovanhu va yooloka, vamwe otava ti inashi fimaneke omayakulo opaunamiti oshiwana e fike pamwe nosha nyika okatongotongo. Eshi osha landula elombwelo lapresidente Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah kutya…

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