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Goethe to debut local films
25 Feb

Goethe to debut local films

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Jordan Sinvula The Goethe Institut in Namibia will this month be debuting three Namibian produced films as part of their second ever ‘Goethe Stage’ initiative. The films were chosen from around 50 scripts submitted to the organisation and have been brought to life in partnership with the Namibia Film Commision (NFC) and Pegasus Entertainment Productions. Expect to see the two narrative films, Mark Mushiva’s ‘Grootman’ and Denzel Eiseb’s ‘Open Cage’ as well as a documentary called ‘Currency of Scrap’ by Othillia Mungoba. “As the custodian of promoting and supporting the development of the local film industry, we are excited for…
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“Order with me” shopping and the death of creativity in fashion
25 Feb

“Order with me” shopping and the death of creativity in fashion

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Falleria Kandjii Let’s talk about fast fashion and how not only is it ruining the planet, but also your creativity and the sustainability of our wardrobes. Fashion is the medium we use to express ourselves and show people who we are, without having to say anything. It is the way we show our boldness and creativity and it is our walking and breathing art piece. Nevertheless this does not seem to be the case anymore. With the rampant use of social media, we tend to buy whatever is trending. This has been fast tracked by online shopping platforms, known colloquially…
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Master modeling with Leena Shipwata
24 Feb

Master modeling with Leena Shipwata

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Jordan Sinvula Being a model seems like one of the hardest jobs in the world, but in Namibia, big names pull it off like it’s nothing at all. How do they do it? They practice, practice, practice until they master their craft and they don’t stop till they feel their at the best. This is one of the secrets famed famed catwalk crusader Leena Shipwata will be imparting this Summer as her widely popular model masterclass returns for those aspiring to be in magazines and on runways, rocking designer and hob bobbing with other pretty faces. We (YA) sat down…
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Namibian students in Ukraine cut off, as airports close
24 Feb

Namibian students in Ukraine cut off, as airports close

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Tujoromajo Kasuto and Eba Kandovazu NAMIBIAN students studying in Ukraine have been left in limbo, following Russia’s invasion of the country early this morning. Students say there is no transport in the country as everything has been shutdown. One of the students says that he is fine, as the invasion is currently confined to the capital and surrounding cities and has not yet reached where he is based. He says that Ukraine has declared a martial law and has declared a state of emergency which means that “nothing goes in and out”. Thus all flights have been cancelled and they…
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Oshana officials exposed to PPP concept
24 Feb

Oshana officials exposed to PPP concept

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Martin Endjala The Ministry of Finance has taken training for political heads and senior staff in regional offices about the public private partnership concept to the regions. Currently the ministry has started the training on Monday in the Oshana Region in Oshakati attended by the governors of the Omusati and Ohangwena regions amongst other senior officials from all constituencies in the Oshana, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Kunene and the Zambezi regions. The outreach (PPP) program aims to capacitate public and private stakeholders on the functions of the PPP unit in the Ministry of Finance.. The training being held at the Oshana Regional…
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338 Fishrot witnesses will not prolong trial
24 Feb

338 Fishrot witnesses will not prolong trial

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Eba Kandovazu THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) lead investigator in the fishrot corruption saga, Andreas Kanyangela today said that a total 338 state witnesses will testify, but only less than 20 will take longer to testify in the witness dock. Kanyangela said that the majority of the witnesses will not take much of the trial, as they will mainly testify about the services they rendered and the amounts they received from the suspects. Former Fisheries Minister Bernard Esau, former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala, former Managing Director of Investec Asset Management James Hatuikulipi, former Fishcor Chief Executive Officer Mike Nghipunya, Ricardo Gustavo,…
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Education ministry receives lion’s share of N$14.1 billion ……ACC receives lowest at N$62.8 million
24 Feb

Education ministry receives lion’s share of N$14.1 billion ……ACC receives lowest at N$62.8 million

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Eba Kandovazu THE Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has again topped 2022/23 budget allocations, which is 19.9 percent of the total budget. In comparison to the Basic Education's 14.1 billion dollars, the Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation received N$3.3 billion of which N$840 million is for the University of Namibia, N$455 for the University of Science and Technology and N$1.4 billion going towards the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund. Finance Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi when tabling the Appropriation Bill this afternoon said that the Public Safety and Order sector takes up the second highest share of the budget…
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Optimism about Model Law on PFM….Deputy Minister says it will bolster existing checks and balances
23 Feb

Optimism about Model Law on PFM….Deputy Minister says it will bolster existing checks and balances

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Moses Magadza and Clare Musonda Many countries, including those in the SADC Region, have signed up to a plethora of regional and international instruments that seek to improve the living standards of their citizens. The instruments include the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child; the African Youth Charter; the UN Declaration of Human Rights; the UN International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women; the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or…
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NUDO intervenes in OTA chieftainship dispute
23 Feb

NUDO intervenes in OTA chieftainship dispute

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Martin Endjala The National Unity Democratic Organization (Nudo) is concerned about the unresolved dispute over the chieftainship of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, saying it is eroding the party’s support base. The dispute is over who should facilitate the transitional process for the succession of the late paramount chief Vekuii Rukoro. Under normal circumstances the current senior headman Vipuira Kapuuo, who was the chairperson of the chiefs council at the time of the death of Rukoro, would have been tasked to facilitate the transitional process. However, Mutjinde Katjiua felt Kapuuo was not fit to facilitate the transitional process. This dispute is…
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NCS on a green mission with its inmates
23 Feb

NCS on a green mission with its inmates

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Tujoromajo Kasuto THE Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has entered into an agreement to involve prisoners in the establishment of nurseries, planting seeds, taking care of seedlings to reduce idleness among inmates and to introduce them to environment matters. The Namibia Cleanliness Awareness System Awards (NAMCASA) today signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NCS to establish a framework for cooperation between them in areas relating to municipal, forest, offender rehabilitation and reintegration as well as environmental matters. The costs and expenses arising from the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding will be carried by both parties determined on a case-by-case…
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