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13 Jul

Rukoro barred from NUDO presidential raceno

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Former Namibia Football Association Secretary General Barry Rukoro has been banned from contesting National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) presidency position at the party’s elective congress in Windhoek Ramatex.NUDO Secretary General Joseph Kauandenge announced in a media statement on Saturday afternoon that the party’s National Council (Central Committee), the highest decision-making body between Congress, has taken a resolution that Rukoro is not a member of NUDO. Therefore, he cannot participate in the party's National Congress or stand for any elected position.‘’The National Council have been delayed due to a host of issues that needed to be ironed out first since yesterday…

13 Jul

Oshigambo school to remain closed

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The Oshigambo High School in the Oshikoto region will not resume its second semester due to a lack of funds. In a notice issued by the school board chairperson, Simon Iitula, it is stated that the regional education director, Aletta Eises failed to release the necessary funds "Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that due to the Oshikoto regional education director's refusal to release the subsidy funds, we are unable to commence the second semester as planned," said Iitula. As a result, he requested parents not to send the learners to school on Sunday until the necessary funds are made…

13 Jul

Erongo Red to refund customers

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The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo Red), will credit appropriate units of its customers, who purchased electricity between 1 July and 4 July.This was announced in a statement issued on its social page recently.This comes after the Electricity Control Board recently announced the cancellation of tariff increases for the next year.The new tariffs were set to kick in from 1 July until 30 June 2025.As of 5 July, Erongo Red will continue to charge its customers the 2023/24 tariffs.The cancellation of the 2024/25 tariffs, comes after residents voiced their disappointment via an online petition and letters of grievances sent to…

12 Jul

NEW NAME:

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Von Trotha Street in Otjiwarongo is to be renamed Ohamakari street.This is according to a objection notice by the Otjiwarongo municipality. The street was named after infamous German army military Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha.The Ovaherero people have for year been calling for the renaming of the street. In 2022 it was proposed that the street be renamed after local business personality Theo Borstlap. This was objected to. The public has until…… to object to the new name.Report: Martin Endjala.

11 Jul

MTC gives update on service outage

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Following the power outage that affected large parts of Windhoek last night people from all over Namibia were left without cell service.In a statement, MTC explained that the power outage in Windhoek occurred in an area where most of its core systems are located. The systems provide service to the rest of the country.The statement said the power outage was followed by continued electrical surges that negatively affected the equipment’s automatic service restoration which resulted in service failure in some parts of the country.As a result, MTC initiated its backup systems and contingency plans to minimise service interruption, whilst its…

11 Jul

Corruption getting worse

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Two-thirds of Namibians believe that corruption in the country is getting worse.This is according to the Afrobarometer survey released earlier this month.The survey shows that a large majority of people believe that at least some representatives and officials in government, civil society, and business are involved in corruption.According to the survey, most citizens say the government is doing a poor job of fighting corruption and that ordinary people risk retaliation if they speak out. Report: Martin Endjala

11 Jul

CHANGING LANES:

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Social justice activist, Michael Amushelelo has officially joined the Landless People's Movement (LPM).Amushelelo announced this on Thursday at a press conference in Windhoek.Joining the LPM is just a change of vehicle and I will continue to do what I do. Nothing has changed,” he said. Reporter: Stefanus Nashama

11 Jul

Who is unaccounted for?

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Namibia joined the rest of the world in observing World Population Day.The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) executive director, Natalia Kanem, said that while the day is a moment to contemplate it is also the time to ask who is still uncounted for and why, and what this costs individuals and societies.She said this in her statement on Thursday while observing World Population Day and added that global efforts not to leave anyone behind should be strengthened."It is a moment to ensure that our data systems capture the full range of human diversity so that everyone is seen, can exercise…

10 Jul

Youth Climate Action Fund launched

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The Walvis Bay Municipality on Tuesday launched the Youth Climate Action Fund.Walvis Bay mayor, Trevino Forbes said the municipality received N$1 million to distribute microgrants to fund youth-led climate initiatives as part of the programme.This comes after Walvis Bay was selected to join Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins new youth climate action fund in April.The fund is aimed at providing technical assistance, targeting young people between the ages of 15-24, to design, produce and provide climate solutions in their communities.As a result of the N$1 million injection, the Walvis Bay Municipality has funded various projects in the…

03 Jul

75% of teachers not admitted to GIPF

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The Government Institutions and Pension Fund (GIPF) has raised concerns about employees of the Ministry of Education, particularly teachers who are not admitted to the fund.According to GIPF general marketing and stakeholder engagement manager, Edwin Tjiramba, they found that a significant number of employees from participating employers are not admitted, despite the requirement for all permanent employees to be admitted to the Fund.He said the most affected employees are those working within the Ministry of Education, accounting for approximately 75% of members not admitted to the Fund or those who experience delays with their admission.Tjiramba stated that the delay or…