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13 Aug

Venaani endorses Odinga

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Popular Democratic Movement leader, McHenry Venaani has formally endorsed the Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, for the Chairmanship of the African Union.Venaani announced this on Tuesday in a statement.He said Odinga is one of the most influential and visionary politicians in Kenya and Africa in general.Venaani added that Odinga’s contributions to the political and economic landscape of the region signify a shared vision for an Africa that rejects the trappings of failing development projects and embraces a future defined by collective progress and development. Reporter: Stefanus Nashama
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13 Aug

Yango wins Namibia’s top ride share app

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Yango Group, a global tech company providing daily sharing services, was crowned the best ride share/taxi service in Namibia for 2024 during an award ceremony held in Windhoek last month.CJ Dumeni the country manager of Yango Group, said on Monday that the award ceremony were organised by Namibia Future Media Holdings and Media Publications.He said the recognition celebrates Yango's commitment to providing safe, reliable and affordable ride hailing solutions to all Namibians. Report: Martin Endjala
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13 Aug

Mass registration programme concluded

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Etienne Maritz, the executive director of the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the conclusion of the mass registration programme countrywide on Monday.The programme started on 5 February and ended on 31 July and it assisted more than 110 000 people to register for national documents.Approximately 31 000 birth certificates were issued and more than 6 000 birth certificate duplicates were issued.More than 32 000 identity cards were issued and over 12 000 ID duplicates were issued.Maritz said the ministry will also continue to provide its usual services and he urged the public to visit their nearest home affairs offices to…
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EU backs Namibia’s efforts to exit FATF grey list
12 Aug

EU backs Namibia’s efforts to exit FATF grey list

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Martin Endjala The European Union Global Facility is assisting Namibia in its efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Grey List through a scoping mission workshop focused on prioritising technical assistance for beneficial ownership compliance. This initiative follows Namibia's request for support from the EU AML/CFT Global Facility to enhance its adherence to international standards in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, specifically in the area of beneficial ownership reporting. This was announced by Ana Beatriz Martins, the EU Ambassador to Namibia on 12 August. “The ultimate goal of this workshop is to see Namibia exit the Financial Action…
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Works ministry weighs in on Road Safety Bills
12 Aug

Works ministry weighs in on Road Safety Bills

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Works and Transport is moving forward with legislative initiatives aimed at improving road safety in the wake of a tragic bus accident last week. These measures include the finalisation of several key bills that address various aspects of road safety. The deputy executive director of the department of transport at the ministry, Jonas Sheelongo, provided an overview of the ministry's approach following a call from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) for stricter regulations, specifically targeting the operating hours and rest periods of small bus drivers to prevent fatigue-related accidents. "In the short term, promotional and…
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LPM criticises education minister’s ‘Think Outside the Box’ approach
12 Aug

LPM criticises education minister’s ‘Think Outside the Box’ approach

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Stefanus Nashama The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has criticised education minister Anna Nghipondoka for her recent call to educators to “think outside the box” to improve learners' performance despite the challenges of a lack of classrooms and overcrowding. The LPM’s spokesperson, Lifalaza Simataa, in a statement last week, said the minister’s remarks lack innovation. “The minister's approach, ironically, lacks innovation, and she fails to ‘think outside’ the box," as she echoes the same sentiments expressed by the minister of education in 2017. Similar sentiments place immense pressure on under-resourced teachers, with zero accountability for the failures of the ministry,” Simataa…
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WHO and Japan partner to combat cervical cancer in Namibia
12 Aug

WHO and Japan partner to combat cervical cancer in Namibia

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Niël Terblanché The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Government of Japan, donated cervical cancer screening instruments to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) in the Omaheke region. According to a statement published by the WHO, the donation was made under the Japan-funded project titled "Increasing Access to Quality Nutrition and Protection Services for Vulnerable Populations," which focuses on enhancing access to vital health interventions, particularly for women and children. Dr. Temptation Chigova, WHO’s Maternal and Child Health Officer, delivered remarks on behalf of WHO Namibia's representative, Dr. Richard Banda, expressing gratitude to the Government of…
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Windhoek mayor defends prepaid electricity meters blocking
12 Aug

Windhoek mayor defends prepaid electricity meters blocking

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Stefanus Nashama The mayor of the City of Windhoek has defended the blocking of prepaid electricity meters due to outstanding debts while adding that such actions do not violate any laws. Queen Kamati said this at a media briefing last week. “The city will continue to use prepaid meter blocking as a complementary measure alongside other debt collection methods,” she explained. According to Kamati, the approach ensures the financial sustainability of the city's services as it encourages timely payments from residents. Kamati said the accumulation of unpaid bills led to a financial shortfall for the municipality. She said, this affects…
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NamPol clarifies stance on seven-seater taxis
12 Aug

NamPol clarifies stance on seven-seater taxis

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Niël Terblanché The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, has addressed rising concerns and allegations that Traffic Law Enforcement Officers are discriminating against operators of seven-seater vehicles. In a statement issued on Monday, Shikongo denied any such actions, clarifying that the Namibian Police have not authorized any discriminatory practices in enforcing the Road Traffic and Transportation Act 22 of 1999 (as amended) or the Road Transportation Act, Act 74 of 1977. Shikongo reiterated that seven-seater vehicles with valid public transportation permits are permitted to operate as specified by their permits. “Vehicles operating without public transportation permits…
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Erongo governor calls for accountable and transparent governance
12 Aug

Erongo governor calls for accountable and transparent governance

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Niël Terblanché Neville Andre, the governor of the Erongo region, stressed the vital importance of effective public administration in shaping the future of Namibia, while officially opening a five-day workshop in Swakopmund aimed at enhancing public service delivery. The workshop, hosted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, is centred around the theme, “Maximizing the Potentials of Public Administration, Public Service Management, and Public Service Delivery in Namibia.” Andre stressed that a well-functioning public administration is essential for the efficient and transparent operation of any government, including Namibia's. "An efficient, responsive, transparent, and accountable public administration is…
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