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AR has been re-directing society since 2014 – Amupanda

AR has been re-directing society since 2014 – Amupanda

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement's leader, Job Amupanda says the movement has been redirecting Namibian society by engaging senior government officials and organising mass protests, which have resulted in high decisions that have saved the country billions of dollars. Amupanda was speaking at the movement’s November election preparation workshop that took place in Windhoek over the weekend. He said that over the years, the movement has managed to open the eyes of many Namibians, especially the youth, who believe in the movement with the conviction that they are fighting for the right principle. "Even those who work for…
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NamPol commanders urged to maintain law and order during elections

NamPol commanders urged to maintain law and order during elections

Niël Terblanché As Namibia prepares for its presidential and national assembly elections, the top command structure of the police has been urged to ensure that law and order are maintained during this crucial process. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, the Inspector General of the Namibian Police, made this call to action during the Senior Command Conference's closing ceremony last week in Ongwediva. Shikongo stressed the importance of neutrality and professionalism, warning officers against engaging in political activities. "Our duty is to maintain law and order and to ensure that the electoral process is conducted in a safe and secure environment. It…
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Upgrade Auas Road in Windhoek set to start

Upgrade Auas Road in Windhoek set to start

Niël Terblanché The project to rehabilitate and widen Auas Road, a major road traffic artery in Windhoek, will commence soon. The announcement was made during a groundbreaking ceremony by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa on Thursday. The Auas Road, which leads south to Rehoboth and serves as the main route into the central business district from the densely populated southern neighbourhoods of Windhoek. According to Mutorwa, the road has long been plagued by heavy traffic, congestion, and frequent accidents. "Once this project is completed, road safety will undoubtedly be improved because of the…
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Namcor suspends manager over loss of stock

Namcor suspends manager over loss of stock

Martin Endjala The National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) suspended the terminal manager at the National Oil Storage Facility in Walvis Bay due to a loss of stock and commercial documentation at the facility. Ellis Egumbo's suspension became effective on 24 July, and it was announced in a statement released on Friday. The corporation intends to use the suspension to facilitate a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter. “Namcor reiterated its steadfast commitment to upholding the highest commercial transparency and ethics standards in all its interactions with stakeholders,” read the statement. The petroleum corporation discovered earlier this year that the suspected…
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Headspring Investments avails N$500 000 for training artisans

Headspring Investments avails N$500 000 for training artisans

Martin Endjala Twenty young people from the Leonardville village in the Omaheke region will receive artisan training through a partnership between Headspring Investments (PTY) Ltd. and the Namibia Institute of Mining Technology (NIMT). The cooperation agreement, valued at over N$500 000 for the 2024/2025 year, covers tuition and accommodation fees for the trainees. The agreement was signed recently and aimed at providing ongoing support for skill development in the community. Kirill Egorov-Kirillov, director of Headspring Investments, said the initiative is proof that the company is ready to contribute to Namibia's economic landscape. “Even though we are only in the exploration…
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Fire and rescue cadets deployed at airports to improve safety

Fire and rescue cadets deployed at airports to improve safety

Niël Terblanché In a substantial effort to improve passenger safety at the various airports across Namibia, 49 newly qualified Airport Rescue and Firefighting trainees graduated on Friday after six months of rigorous training. The graduates who were trained by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), will henceforth be stationed at various airports throughout the country, enhancing emergency response capabilities at these key facilities. The graduation ceremony, held at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM), was a key moment for safety in Namibia's aviation sector. Bisey Uirab, the Chief Executive Officer of NAC while addressing the graduates, stressed the…
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Shoes bring hope to children in Zambezi

Shoes bring hope to children in Zambezi

Niël Terblanché Project Never Walk Alone (PNWA) spent nearly N$900 000 over the past weekend to provide shoes and tracksuits to children in the Zambezi region. This latest effort saw the distribution of more than 1 700 pairs of shoes to children. At a ceremony held on Friday, Ann Singer, speaking on behalf of PNWA, announced that the project has donated over 10 500 pairs of shoes to young people in need since its inception. "This weekend's handover has increased the number of beneficiaries to 12 200," she said while focusing attention on the project's extensive reach and dedication. PNWA,…
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Exportation ban on critical raw materials endorsed

The government has implemented the prohibition of the exportation of unprocessed crushed lithium ore. This follows a cabinet decision issued last week that endorsed the moratorium on the export of certain unprocessed critical minerals, such as cobalt, graphite, manganese and rare earth elements. Last year, late President Hage Geingob announced that Namibia would no longer export unprocessed critical raw minerals. The decision was taken to ensure value addition to Namibia's critical raw materials. Report: Martin Endjala
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LAID TO REST:

Former education minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa was laid to rest in her home town of Mariental on Saturday.In attendance was President Nangolo Mbumba, who described her as a woman of substance and conviction."She was a woman of substance. She was a woman of conviction. She was a woman of honour - a woman of faith. A woman of humour, warmth and compassion," said the President.Teachers, learners and community leaders also paid their last respects.The late Hanse-Himarwa was born on 22 January 1967, she served as the Hardap regional governor from 2004-2015.She also served as the education minister from 2015-2019.She was a…
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Drug busts in Narraville and Kuisebmund

Two separate police operations in Walvis Bay on 25 July, led to the confiscation of illicit drugs with a combined value of nearly N$200 000.In Narraville, a 26-year-old woman was arrested at about 12:15 at a living unit in the Pelican View Complex.According to Erongo police spokesperson, Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, a search warrant was obtained based on information that drugs were being kept at a flat.The search resulted in the discovery of 3 089 grams of skunk cannabis, valued at N$154 450.In a separate operation earlier that day in Kuisebmund, a 27-year-old man was arrested at a house after…
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