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Swakopmund has 22,000 residents without proper housing
30 Jan

Swakopmund has 22,000 residents without proper housing

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Niël Terblanché In a determined move to tackle the housing crisis, the Swakopmund municipality has announced the donation of 379 erven to families living in the DRC informal settlement, marking a crucial step in the coastal town's efforts to provide housing to over 22,000 residents on waiting lists. This groundbreaking initiative was revealed last week, focusing on the DRC settlement's extensions 27, 29, and 30. The town council of Swakopmund, after careful consideration, identified the beneficiaries of these plots on serviced land, aiming to assist first-time homeowners. In documentation provided by the Swakopmund Municipality, the local authority confirmed that the…
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Ohangwena Regional Council cannot account for missing N$200,000
30 Jan

Ohangwena Regional Council cannot account for missing N$200,000

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Stefanus Nashama The Ohangwena Regional Council is embroiled in a financial mystery involving the disappearance of a N$200,000 donation from the Road Fund Administration (RFA). Despite the transaction's documentation, the Council has yet to pinpoint the missing funds' whereabouts. Fillip Shilongo, the Chief Regional Officer of the Ohangwena Regional Council, stated that the funds were earmarked for purchasing food for flood victims. However, it was later revealed that the money was allegedly transferred to a different company without the Council's consent or approval. Shilongo expressed the Council's perplexity over the missing funds. “As we speak, the whereabouts of the N$200,000…
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Several Hardap schools operate without key personnel
30 Jan

Several Hardap schools operate without key personnel

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja In a shocking revelation during the official opening of the Regional Stakeholders Conference in the Hardap Region this week, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation Nathalia /Goagoses, addressed a critical issue plaguing the educational landscape. With a resounding call for action, /Goagoses highlighted that 11 schools in the region are currently without principals, and an additional 28 lack Heads of Departments. During her address, /Goagoses emphasized the pivotal role leadership plays in shaping the educational environment. She urged the Regional Director and the education team to fill these vacant positions, stressing the importance of accountability and…
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The Disintegration of ECOWAS: Two Sides Of A Coin
30 Jan

The Disintegration of ECOWAS: Two Sides Of A Coin

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Esther Shakela On the 28th January 2024, military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) and Niger announced their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following a series of coup d’états carried out in the region overthrowing Presidents and regimes considered to be threats to the welfare of citizens or demonstrating incompetence in governance. The reasons cited for this move include assertions that the organization no longer identifies with Pan-Africanist ideals, operates under foreign influence, imposed imprudent sanctions which exacerbated the living conditions of their populace and “has not provided assistance to the states in the…
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TransNamib set to secure N$2.6 billion loan for railway expansion and modernization
30 Jan

TransNamib set to secure N$2.6 billion loan for railway expansion and modernization

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Niël Terblanché TransNamib, the national rail operator, is on the brink of acquiring a colossal N$2.6 billion loan that will significantly bolster Namibia’s rail infrastructure. The Acting Chief Executive Officer of TransNamib, Webster Gonzo, announced the imminent agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the Development Bank of Namibia. He added that the financial infusion marks a crucial moment in the modernization and expansion of the country’s railway system. Gonzo elaborated on the intricate processes involved in securing such a substantial loan. “We have reached the final stages of the prerequisites for this funding. Key to this phase…
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Pilot’s swift action averts tragedy on Namibian coast
30 Jan

Pilot’s swift action averts tragedy on Namibian coast

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Niël Terblanché A potential aviation tragedy was skilfully avoided on Monday morning when an experienced pilot, flying a light aircraft along the Namibian coast, executed an emergency landing on the B2 Road between Swakopmund and Langstrand. The incident, which could have ended in disaster, saw all passengers emerge unscathed thanks to the pilot’s quick reflexes and expertise. The Cessna 210, with five people on board, was ascending to its cruising altitude after departing from Swakopmund Aerodrome when it encountered sudden engine trouble. Hafeni Mweshixwa, a senior aircraft accident investigator at the Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigations, reported that…
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Namibia records 22 new leprosy cases
30 Jan

Namibia records 22 new leprosy cases

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbi Shangula has revealed that the country reported 22 new leprosy cases in September 2023. Speaking at the commemoration of World Leprosy Day in Katima Mulilo, Shangula urging collective action to combat the stigma and discrimination associated with the disease. Shangula disclosed the breakdown of the cases, emphasising the urgency of addressing the situation. He announced that seven cases were identified in the Zambezi Region, 11 in the Kavango Region, three in the Oshana Region, and one in the Omusati Region. This data underscores the persistent challenge posed by leprosy in…
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Need arises for TVET to accommodate 76,000 students
30 Jan

Need arises for TVET to accommodate 76,000 students

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Martin Endjala Regina Ambambi, the Chairperson of the Association of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Namibia (ATVETIN), has highlighted the urgent need for Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions to expand their capacity. According to Ambambi, accommodating approximately 76,000 learners is crucial to keep youth off the streets and engaged in productive activities, assuming that only a few of them enter direct employment. This necessity was underscored following ATVETIN’s analysis of the recent Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) results, released on January 10, 2024. Ambambi noted that the performance in this national assessment significantly impacts…
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US Embassy moves to its new premises in Klein Windhoek
29 Jan

US Embassy moves to its new premises in Klein Windhoek

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Stefanus Nashama In a significant development marking the evolution of relations between the United States of America and Namibia, the United States of America recently moved its embassy operations to its newly constructed site in Klein Windhoek. Tiffany Miller, the Public Affairs Officer and Spokesperson for the US Embassy in Windhoek announced this transition, signifying the closure of the embassy's previous location and the commencement of operations at the new diplomatic facility. Miller said that the move to the new site in Windhoek represents not just a physical shift but also symbolizes the future trajectory of collaboration between the United…
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MIT announces consultations on key economic legislation and policies”
29 Jan

MIT announces consultations on key economic legislation and policies”

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Martin Endjala Elijah Mukobonda, the Chief Information Officer at the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT), has recently declared that the ministry will embark on public consultations for three significant legislative and policy documents. These include the Special Economic Zone Bill (SEZ), the National Informal Economy, the Startups and Entrepreneurship Development Policy (NIESED), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Regulations, and the National Cooling Strategy. The move comes as Namibia transitions from the Export Processing Zones (EPZ) to the SEZ, following the former's lack of success. "The EPZ did not generate the expected tax revenue for the Treasury and nearly…
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