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11 Jul

Venaani urges NNN to tackle insider trading

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has challenged President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to dismantle what he describes as an organised insider trading network within government. He said this is necessary to effectively combat corruption. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Venaani accused senior government officials of engaging in insider trading. He claimed directors and executive directors are using their positions to benefit from state tenders and contracts. “Most importantly… one structure we must agree upon as a legislature and a country together is that we need to dismantle a very organised insider trading network. I want to…

11 Jul

Delayed results leave nurses jobless

info_e12wt4csNational NewsHealth Professional Council of Namibia (HPCNA)

Allexer Namundjembo Nearly a month after graduating from the University of Namibia, many nursing graduates are still waiting for their evaluation results from the Health Professional Council of Namibia (HPCNA). The delay is preventing them from registering and applying for jobs in the healthcare sector. The evaluation test, held last month, is required for registration with the council. Without registration, graduates cannot apply for positions in either public or private healthcare facilities. Several graduates, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the delay has left them frustrated and financially strained. “Job opportunities are being released in both the public and…

11 Jul

ACC campaign runs as graft case grips Namibia

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has partnered with the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to launch a nationwide media campaign aimed at educating the public on fighting corruption. The partnership was formalised on Wednesday during a signing ceremony between ACC acting director general advocate Erna van der Merwe and NBC director general Stanley Similo. The event was held ahead of African Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually on 11 July. This year’s theme is “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption”. Van der Merwe said the campaign will use NBC’s platforms, including radio, television, social media, and billboards, to inform the…

11 Jul

Public sector gets new audit guidelines

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Allexer Namundjembo The Ministry of Finance has launched new internal audit manuals for the public sector, during a ceremony held held in Windhoek on Wednesday. Maxine Cloete-Hangula, director of government internal audit and policy coordination, described the launch as a historic moment in strengthening governance and accountability in public institutions. “Today marks a significant milestone in our collective journey to strengthen good governance, accountability, and transparency across government institutions,” she said. She explained that the manuals are more than administrative tools. She said the manuals are a strategic step toward building a more resilient, professional, and credible internal audit function…

11 Jul

History made as Indian PM addresses Namibian Parliament

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Moses Magadza The prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday addressed the Parliament of Namibia, becoming the first Indian prime minister to do so in 27 years. The Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, welcomed Modi, describing the moment as one “of historical significance and a powerful reaffirmation of the enduring friendship between Namibia and India.” She paid tribute to India’s early support for Namibia’s independence struggle. “India was among the first countries to extend formal diplomatic recognition to SWAPO and hosted our liberation leaders during the fight for our freedom,” she said. She described Parliament…

11 Jul

FuelGate: Enercon faces collapse

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Justicia Shipena Enercon Namibia (Pty) Ltd has until 22 July to convince the High Court why it should not be liquidated over unpaid fuel debts to Namcor, just weeks before the company and its directors were charged in a multi-million-dollar corruption and racketeering case. The military-linked fuel supplier, partly owned by the Ministry of Defence through August 26 Holdings, is now at the centre of one of the country's biggest public sector corruption scandals. Established in 2007, Enercon operates in fuel supply, construction of storage facilities, petroleum distribution, and fuel management. It operates in the fuel supply sector, focusing on…

10 Jul

Toyota donates car for Brave Warriors FIFA campaign

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Toyota South Africa has donated a Toyota Starlet worth N$300 000 to support the Brave Warriors' 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The vehicle will be awarded through a public SMS competition. Entries can be made by sending an SMS to 106 at a cost of N$3 per message. Pupkewitz Toyota brand manager Shawapala Kandjabanga said the Namibia Football Association and government cannot shoulder the financial burden of the national team alone. He said Toyota joined the campaign to help raise funds through the competition. “Today, we handed over a vehicle to the World Cup campaign. This collaboration…

10 Jul

Yasmeen Khan smashes national record in 50-over clash

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Staff Writer On a crisp morning at the High Performance (HP) Oval, Yasmeen Khan delivered one of the finest batting performances in Namibian women’s cricket. In the Capricorn Eagles’ first 50-over match against the CSA Women’s Emerging Academy, she scored an unbeaten 145 off 134 balls—a historic knock that set new national records. Namibia,having lost the toss, were sent in to bat. Yasmeen walked in early, during the second over, joining captain Sune Wittmann with the team in need of runs. Caitlin Gail opened with a string of wides, giving Yasmeen early momentum. The pair built a strong 172-run partnership.…

10 Jul

Deep-sea port at Cape Fria still in sight

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Chamwe Kaira Kaoko Fria Investment and its partners are moving ahead with plans to develop a modern port at Cape Fria and a new city, Atlantic City. The project will roll out in phases, beginning with an integrated infrastructure plan, engineering and architectural designs, township planning, and the land acquisition process. Future phases include the construction of a port at Angra Fria. The port is expected to become a trans-shipment hub for imports and exports, supporting Namibia’s logistics and blue economy goals. It will also cater to fishing operations and the shipment of minerals and cargo for Namibia and neighbouring…

10 Jul

Katima Mulilo to get luxury riverside makeover

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Chamwe Kaira Katima Mulilo is set to see a major transformation through the development of a high-end township and riverside resort. The project is being led by Foresight Group Namibia (Pty) Ltd as the developer, with Risk-Based Solutions (RBS) CC as the investor. Sindila Mwiya, representing the two companies, said the resort will be located along the Zambezi River and will cover the current flood channel and swamp in the area. The development is planned around an artificial lake, featuring canals and islands, to create a modern urban and recreational zone. The project will include riverfront recreational areas, luxury lodges,…