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Niël Terblanché Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare called on Namibians at home and abroad, alongside the private sector and development partners, to support local exhibitions such as the Oshakati Totem Expo. Speaking at a fundraising gala dinner for the event in Oshakati on Saturday evening, he described these platforms as vital to cultural identity, entrepreneurship, and national unity. Ngurare stressed the role of expos in driving both social cohesion and economic transformation. “Let us remember that investing in culture is investing in sustainability. Investing in SMEs is investing in resilience. Investing in expos is investing in unity, visibility and local…

Allexer Namundjembo Shoprite reiterated that the company is committed to fair labour practices as Freshmark Namibia drivers continue to accuse the company of unfair treatment and lack of union recognition. Responding to questions from the Windhoek Observer, Shoprite stated: “The Group holds a long-standing view that all employees are entitled to reasonable and decent working conditions. The company guides its dealings with employees with the principles of fairness, transparency, and respect, adhering to prevailing labour legislation.” Drivers recently raised concerns over the company’s refusal to recognise the Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU).  They said this violates their right to freedom…

Niël Terblanché The Sam Nujoma Foundation has proposed that 12 May, the birthday of Namibia’s Founding President, be declared National Tree Planting Day to honour his legacy as an environmentalist and advocate for sustainable development. In a statement issued by former prime minister and chairperson of the foundation, Nahas Angula, said the late Dr Sam Nujoma is remembered not only as a liberation icon and statesman, but also as a strong voice for Namibia’s environment. “His unwavering commitment to Namibia’s natural heritage was reflected in his lifelong advocacy for tree planting and environmental conservation,” Angula said. He added that Nujoma’s…

Niël Terblanché The arrest and subsequent appearance of two men linked to a fraudulent weighbridge deal involving the Roads Authority and a private company last week has cleared Etango Petroleum Services (Pty) Ltd from any involvement in the matter. Investigators of the Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Richard Milinga, Divisional Manager of the Transport Inspectorate at the Roads Authority, and Grant Cloete, Managing Director of SA Scales Company, on charges relating to the corrupt rental of a weighbridge that belongs to the Roads Authority by the private company. During their appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court last Wednesday, Milinga and Cloete were…