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Hertta-Maria Amutenja  Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah has cautioned that Inge Zaamwani’s strong administrative background may not be enough to manage the complex political and social issues within her new ministry. Zaamwani was sworn in as a non-voting member of the National Assembly on Wednesday. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed her as the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, replacing Mac Hengari. “She has the background from the Ministry of Mines, and also when she was Namdeb’s Chief Executive Officer, it shows that she is experienced in terms of administration and technocratic matters,” Kamwanyah said.  “But the ministry that she…

CHAMWE KAIRA Nictus Holdings Limited, which is listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange under the code NHL, has announced a number of transactions on the Namibian Stock Exchange, each pointing to calculated portfolio reshuffling among family trusts associated with two key figures on the company’s board. Directors Gerald R de V Tromp and Philippus J de W Tromp, long-time trustees and beneficiaries of several family trusts, oversaw significant movements of Nictus shares through these entities. The Nico Tromp Trust, registered under T9/88, offloaded 1 000 000 ordinary shares at N$2.50 per share, bringing in a total of N$2.5 million. In…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Landless People's Movement (LPM) member of parliament Aina Kodi urged the Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, to prioritise fixing medicine shortages, staff gaps, and failing infrastructure before rolling out electronic health platforms. Kodi raised these concerns in Parliament during the debate on the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ N$12.3 billion budget for the 2024/25 financial year. This follows the ministry’s plan to place digital systems at the centre of its budget allocation for 2025/26.  Presenting the health vote this week in the National Assembly, Luvindao said the goal is to modernise healthcare and improve…

Allexer Namundjembo The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is set to allocate a portion of its resources this financial year towards revitalising state-owned media institutions.  This announcement follows ICT minister Emma Theofelus's presentation of a N$898 million budget allocation for the 2025/2026 financial year, an increase from the N$759 million allocated last year.  Theofelus provided justification for the ministry’s budget in Parliament on Wednesday, stating that the funds would facilitate digital transformation, enhance access to credible information, and strengthen public media houses.  Of the total budget, N$529 million is earmarked for the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), New Era…

Niël Terblanché The Roads Authority has closed the MR118 gravel road between Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund at night due to rising water levels in the Orange River. Spokesperson Hileni Fillemon said the road remains open during the day but will close overnight as a safety measure. “While the road remains passable currently, the closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all road users,” she said. Emergency vehicles will be allowed under strict supervision. Fillemon advised motorists to use alternative routes while the closure is in place. One route is from Keetmanshoop via Aus and Lüderitz, using the Namdeb gravel…