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11 Jul

Russia’s diamond surpasses Botswana

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The value of Russia’s rough-diamond production surpassed Botswana’s for the first time in 2023 even as sanctions and a weak market hindered the country’s diamond sales. The growth comes despite increased sanctions, including the addition of the European Union to the list of those banning Russian diamonds and harsher rules by the US regarding goods substantially changed in a third-party country, such as India. Last year, Russia produced 37.3 million carats of rough, with a total value of US$3.61 billion, at an average price of US$97 per carat, according to statistics the Kimberley Process (KP) in its production report. That…

11 Jul

A youth with conscience and willingness to effect change: a dispensation must take place

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Sem David What a Namibian youth should do to effect changes in the country? As an advocate of youth empowerment and community development, I often ask myself where we are headed in this current state. It is concerning to observe the lack of understanding and limited participation among youth in the revolutionary process of change. We sit down and complain and attack each other on social media, ignoring the fact of what we are supposed to do to bring about the changes we claim to have. We are in a state of chaos and disarray, and it is only when…

11 Jul

For mediocrity let’s get a landslide in November!

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Are some of the political parties and formation and/or would be politicians what the Namibian voters deserve, and therefore they must accept and leave with them and the mediocrity presented to them? Yours Truly Ideologically cannot but pose this question. Since sooner in November the country is going to the polls when voters must make that important and crucial choice. A choice that every voter only makes every five years or so. Meaning, unless she/he makes that choice this November, for the next five years in one way or another she/he is doomed. Because given the nascent nature of Namibian…

11 Jul

MTC gives update on service outage

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Following the power outage that affected large parts of Windhoek last night people from all over Namibia were left without cell service.In a statement, MTC explained that the power outage in Windhoek occurred in an area where most of its core systems are located. The systems provide service to the rest of the country.The statement said the power outage was followed by continued electrical surges that negatively affected the equipment’s automatic service restoration which resulted in service failure in some parts of the country.As a result, MTC initiated its backup systems and contingency plans to minimise service interruption, whilst its…

11 Jul

Corruption getting worse

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Two-thirds of Namibians believe that corruption in the country is getting worse.This is according to the Afrobarometer survey released earlier this month.The survey shows that a large majority of people believe that at least some representatives and officials in government, civil society, and business are involved in corruption.According to the survey, most citizens say the government is doing a poor job of fighting corruption and that ordinary people risk retaliation if they speak out. Report: Martin Endjala

11 Jul

CHANGING LANES:

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Social justice activist, Michael Amushelelo has officially joined the Landless People's Movement (LPM).Amushelelo announced this on Thursday at a press conference in Windhoek.Joining the LPM is just a change of vehicle and I will continue to do what I do. Nothing has changed,” he said. Reporter: Stefanus Nashama

11 Jul

Who is unaccounted for?

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Namibia joined the rest of the world in observing World Population Day.The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) executive director, Natalia Kanem, said that while the day is a moment to contemplate it is also the time to ask who is still uncounted for and why, and what this costs individuals and societies.She said this in her statement on Thursday while observing World Population Day and added that global efforts not to leave anyone behind should be strengthened."It is a moment to ensure that our data systems capture the full range of human diversity so that everyone is seen, can exercise…

10 Jul

Namibia and Botswana join forces to ensure border security

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Niël Terblanché The joint civil-military community sensitisation campaign between Namibia and Botswana aimed at addressing critical issues such as illegal fishing, border crossings, poaching, and the smuggling of firearms, drugs, and illicit goods has commenced in the Zambezi region. Launched in June in both countries, the campaign began on Impalila Island on the Namibian side of the border. The initiative focuses on human-wildlife conflict, cattle rustling, and the protection of resources, with residents from Impalila Island and the nearby Kasika Island actively participating in the first community sensitisation meeting. During the meeting where the campaign was launched, several issues affecting…

10 Jul

Road fatality incidences decrease

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Martin Endjala The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, said concerning motor vehicle accidents, that the number of fatalities in proportion to the number of crashes has reduced by 4% from 18% in 2019. According to the report presented at the 9th Annual Road Safety Conference on Wednesday in Ongwediva, there has been a 30% decrease in fatalities, from 609 in 2019 to 423 in 2023. “As a nation and as stakeholders in this subsector, we need to measure and improve where necessary. I'm emphasising this in line with the theme adopted for this year's conference, which speaks to…

10 Jul

ERC refutes claims of expired drought relief food

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Niël Terblanché The Erongo Regional Council (ERC) has denied allegations circulating on social media that tins of fish distributed as part of the drought relief programme in the Usab location of Karibib were expired. In a statement on Wednesday, the ERC declared that the claims are false and misleading, reaffirming its commitment to adhering to established protocols for food distribution. Sam Ntelamo, Chief Regional Officer of the ERC, stated that the video suggesting that the tins of fish were expired and kept for distribution is completely misleading. "We confirm that the tins of fish in stock have not expired. In…