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30 Mar

The nationalists’ voice

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"Namibian nationality is a national treasure – it is not for sale" Lazarus Kwedhi Namibian nationality is not for sale at any price. It cannot be tampered with or handed out indiscriminately to satisfy or protect any individual or group at the expense of native Namibians. Any action that compromises Namibia’s sovereignty is, fundamentally, an act of treason. Nationalists are conservative and deeply patriotic. They are not surprised—though they are troubled—by those who argue that an offspring born in Namibia to foreign parents is a Namibian citizen, as stipulated in Article 4 of the Namibian Constitution. This provision grants such…

30 Mar

E-invoicing system set to modernise tax administration

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Niël Terblanché The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has pledged its continued support in ensuring that the government’s fiscal agenda is adequately resourced, following the recent tabling of the national budget by the Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management, Ericah Shafudah. NamRA’s commissioner, Sam Shivute, commended the Minister’s presentation of the N$106.3 billion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year and reaffirmed the agency’s role in securing the funds necessary for delivering on the country’s policy objectives. He said that NamRA remains fully aligned with the government’s drive to mobilise domestic revenue in a manner that strengthens the national economy.…

30 Mar

New Deputy Judges-President appointed at High Court

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Niël Terblanche President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, last week, appointed two Deputy Judges-President of the High Court while acting on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). According to a statement by the Judiciary, Justice Shafimana Ueitele and Justice Johanna Sophia (Hannelie) Prinsloo will assume their new roles on 1 April 2025. Justice Ueitele has served as a High Court Judge since 1 July 2012 and is currently acting on the Supreme Court Bench, where he has served since January 2021. Justice Prinsloo has been a High Court Judge since July 2017 and was appointed as an acting Judge of the…

30 Mar

Drop in fuel prices offers relief for consumers

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Niël Terblanché Motorists, along with consumers across the country, will breathe a little easier at the pumps in April following the government’s announcement of a reduction in fuel prices. Effective Wednesday, 2 April, the price of petrol will drop by 50 cents per litre, while both 50ppm diesel and 10ppm diesel will be reduced by 80 cents per litre. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the lower prices are the result of over-recoveries recorded during March. “The fuel pricing model recorded over-recoveries of 58.77 cents per litre for petrol, 82.88 cents per litre for…

30 Mar

NAMCOR appoints new acting MD

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Niël Terblanché The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has appointed Victoria Sibeya as acting managing director, following the conclusion of Ebson Uanguta’s interim tenure. Uanguta, who served NAMCOR in an acting capacity for over a year, will return to his former position at the Bank of Namibia. In a statement on Friday, Florentia Amuenje, the chairperson of the NAMCOR board of directors acknowledged Uanguta’s contribution during what it described as a critical period for the organisation. “Mr Uanguta provided steadfast leadership, guiding the organisation through a critical phase and playing an instrumental role in steering NAMCOR towards the continued…

30 Mar

Nangolo crowned new WBO Africa champion

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Flame "The Special One" Nangolo was crowned the new World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa super featherweight champion on Saturday night after defeating Ghanaian boxer Felix Ajom via a third-round knockout. The fight took place at the Roman Catholic Hospital hall, where Nangolo extended his professional record to 13 unbeaten fights. This record of victories includes five knockouts. The 23-year-old's victory came against Ajom, who also entered the ring with an undefeated record of 20 fights—17 of them won by knockout. Ajom had never been knocked out before. The boxing event also marked the return of veteran fighter Walter…

27 Mar

Shafudah targets youth, food security in 2025/26 budget

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Chamwe Kaira and Allexer Namundjembo Finance Minister Erica Shafudah has placed youth empowerment and food security at the centre of the country’s N$106.3 billion 2025/26 national budget, unveiled in Parliament on Thursday. Presenting the budget under the theme “Beyond 35: For a Prosperous Future”, Shafudah said the government is prioritising development spending that directly addresses economic challenges facing young people and vulnerable communities. “We have also made specific provisions to address youth empowerment programmes and capacity enhancement activities,” Shafudah told Members of Parliament. She added that the budget made allocations to various initiatives to promote food production and stimulate agricultural…

27 Mar

Amupanda headed for the Supreme Court after Red Line defeat

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Allexer Namundjembo and Niël Terblanché High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele said he was placed in a difficult position when making his ruling in the Red Line case, following public statements made by Job Amupanda, who brought the case that challenged the legality of the veterinary cordon fence. The Red Line case was concluded in the High Court on Thursday. Uitele dismissed and struck the matter off the roll. He said Amupanda’s remarks left him uncertain about how the ruling might be perceived. “The pronouncements by Mr Amupanda and the events that followed have placed me in a dilemma, making me…

27 Mar

Nandi-Ndaitwah renews call for German genocide reparations

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has repeated the government’s call for Germany to take full responsibility for the genocide committed against the Ovaherero and Nama people during the colonial period. In an interview with the BBC, she outlined three key demands from the Namibian government. “Our parliament discussed the German genocide against the Namibian people. One: Germany must accept that it committed genocide in Namibia. Two: Germany must apologise. Three: Germany must provide reparations,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said. She said Germany’s offer of €1.1 billion remains inadequate in the eyes of the Namibian government. “Our parliament felt that it was nothing, and…

27 Mar

Walvis Bay residents reject 12% Shack Levy

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Allexer Namundjembo Walvis Bay residents have rejected a proposed 12% "shack levy" suggested by the municipality recently. The idea was met with criticism from community leaders, who argue the levy targets the poor and fails to address the root causes of the town’s housing crisis. Former Walvis Bay urban regional councillor, Knowledge Iipinge, described the proposal as an act of class warfare. In a letter addressed to the municipality and seen by Windhoek Observer, Iipinge criticised the council’s plan to tax informal housing structures. “Instead of dismantling the systemic violence of housing apartheid, you seek to criminalise poverty and legitimatise…