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Martin Endjala Hofni Iipinge, the Swapo Party Deputy Secretary of Education, is hopeful that the Grade 11 and 12 learners who recently took their national examinations will achieve positive results that qualify them for higher education institutions. Iipinge shared his thoughts and expectations regarding the upcoming results announcement in January next year. “As we approach the end of 2023 and anticipate the outcomes, I expect favourable results in grades 11 and 12 this year. These results should enable more of our learners to pursue higher education and undertake quality courses, aligning with Namibia’s developmental needs. An educated nation contributes significantly…

Martin Endjala The European Union (EU) has expressed its satisfaction with Namibia’s decision to sign the New Partnership Agreement (NPA) between the EU and the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), also known as the “Samoa Agreement,” which was signed on 18 December 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, stated that the Samoa Agreement establishes a solid foundation and continuity for the longstanding partnership between the two parties. “We are delighted to see Namibia joining the extensive and diverse group of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States in a new partnership with the…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Activist and member of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), Michael Amushelelo, is facing legal threats after attempting to shut down a shop in the Okuryangava area of Windhoek earlier this week. Amushelelo, undeterred despite receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the law firm Dr Weder, Kauta & Hoveka Inc., is accused of engaging in what the firm describes as “chaotic behaviour of intimidation, harassment, and unlawful instigation of protests and disruption” of their client’s business affairs. In the letter, the law firm urges Amushelelo to cease his actions, warning of potential legal consequences, including opening a case with…

Martin Ednjala Between July and September 2023, the Namibia Financial Services Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) ensured that approximately N$3,848,008 million was refunded to complainants through its Complaints Resolution Strategy. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the previous quarter, from April to June 2023, when a total of N$672,347 was refunded to complainants. The highest amount recovered, totalling N$3,160,857, came from the Pension Fund industry, followed by N$392,340 from the Short-term insurance industry, N$250,749 from the long-term insurance industry, N$41,295 from the Microlending industry, and N$2,767 from the Medical Aid Funds industry. Kenneth Matomola, NAMFISA’s Chief Executive Officer, stated that…