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Mbumba meets presidency staff and calls for unity and commitment
29 Feb

Mbumba meets presidency staff and calls for unity and commitment

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Stefanus Nashama President Nangolo Mbumba stressed continuity, unity and commitment from staff members of the Office of the President during a meeting with them in his new capacity as Head of State. Mbumba, who was one of the political figures and top government officials close to the late President Hage Geingob, said the nation is expecting a lot from staff members of the Presidency. He called for the prioritization of better service delivery to the Namibian nation.At the same time, he urged the staff members to rise to the challenge, adding that they should echo the principles established during Geingob’s…
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Mbumba applauds the unity and spirit of Namibians
28 Feb

Mbumba applauds the unity and spirit of Namibians

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Niël Terblanché President Nangolo Mbumba, in a heartfelt address to the nation, expressed profound gratitude towards the people of Namibia for their dignified and orderly conduct in the wake of President Hage Geingob's passing. He said that throughout the three weeks of national mourning, Namibians across the country came together in an outstanding display of unity, resilience, and grace while paying tribute to Geingob's enduring legacy. Mbumba commended the nation for its collective spirit during this period of profound loss, highlighting how Namibians "held hands in mourning and honour of Geingob's legacy in the most befitting manner." The President remarked…
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Namibia hosts crucial transport and logistics conference to bolster regional development
28 Feb

Namibia hosts crucial transport and logistics conference to bolster regional development

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Niël Terblanché Namibia further solidified its pivotal role in the development regional transport and logistics sector by, for the first time, hosting the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Intermodal Africa Conference and Exhibition in Swakopmund. John Mutorwa, the Minister of Transport and Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia, officiated the official opening of the intermodal conference where he stressed the Namibian government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure development and maintenance through the continued creation of sectoral policy, regulation, and applicable laws. “Logistics and transportation management are essential for international trade, and it is…
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Egypt pledges support to Namibia in wake of President Geingob’s death
28 Feb

Egypt pledges support to Namibia in wake of President Geingob’s death

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Niël Terblanché Egypt, in a selfless gesture of solidarity, has extended its support to Namibia following the death of President Hage Geingob. Mohamed Hegazy, the Special Envoy of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, met with President Nangolo Mbumba, at the State House to convey Egypt's condolences and to offer assistance. During the meeting, Hegazy expressed Egypt's readiness to support Namibia as it navigates the aftermath of President Geingob's passing. The special envoy highlighted the strong historical ties between the two countries, stressing the successes of past project cooperation and the shared grief over the loss of a prominent African leader. President…
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Government’s microfinancing fund will assist SMEs
28 Feb

Government’s microfinancing fund will assist SMEs

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Martin Endjala The government has decided to step in to establish a microfinancing fund tailor-made to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as a result of limited funding for SME loan schemes by the Development Bank of Namibia and other challenges. The new plan was announced by Prime Minister Saara Kuukongelwa-Amadhila in Parliament earlier today. The Prime Minister was responding to a motion tabled by a member of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), Maximillian Katjimune. The motion is calling for an investigation into the bottlenecks around financing for SMEs in Namibia to unleash greater access and economic potential for the…
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Young people are surviving on the pensions of their grandparents – Venaani
28 Feb

Young people are surviving on the pensions of their grandparents – Venaani

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Stefanus Nashama The leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, said young people, especially in the rural areas depend on the pension of their grandparents to survive. This, he said, is because the country’s economy is not functioning for young people to start up and grow small and medium enterprises (SMEs). “Penioners drive the economy in the villages because there is no functional rural economy. Young people live on the pension money,” Venaani said. He was contributing to a motion brought to parliament yesterday by the PDM’s member, Maximillian Katjimune, for the house to investigate the bottlenecks around SME’s…
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Innovative solutions address CoW’s financial challenges
28 Feb

Innovative solutions address CoW’s financial challenges

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Niël Terblanché The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced a series of strategic measures that have led to a marked improvement in the municipality’s fiscal health over the last two financial years in a significant turnaround from previous financial challenges. According to a statement by the CoW, the key that was central to this success has been the containment of over-expenditure, with amongst others, a freeze on salary increases since 2020. To address financial inefficiencies, the CoW has embarked on a rigorous cost-cutting initiative that has substantially enhanced the municipality’s liquidity. The statement indicated that fiscal prudence has been accompanied…
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ECN kicks out three political parties for not participating in elections
28 Feb

ECN kicks out three political parties for not participating in elections

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has cancelled the registration certificates of three political parties and six organisations or associations for not participating in past elections. The Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager of the ECN, De Wet Siluka announced yesterday that the concerned political parties and organisations have been informed in advance about their dismissal. He added that the deregistration was done in accordance with Section 152 read with Section 153 of ECN Act no 5 of 2014. The deregistered political parties are the Democratic Coalition of Namibia Party, the Federal Convention of Namibia Party and the Namibia…
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Zaamwani fondly remembers President Geingob
27 Feb

Zaamwani fondly remembers President Geingob

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Niël Terblanché In an emotional farewell, Inge Zaamwani, a special adviser to President Hage Geingob, paid a heartfelt personal tribute to the late Head of State. The tribute emphasized the profound impact President Geingob had on Namibia and the world, echoing the sentiments of countless individuals who have come forward to honour his memory. Over the last three weeks, tributes and messages of condolence have poured in from all corners of the world, a testament to the remarkable life and legacy of a man who was, by all accounts, larger than life. The sudden passing of President Geingob on February…
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Court orders government to engage Amushelelo on Mass Housing occupation dispute
27 Feb

Court orders government to engage Amushelelo on Mass Housing occupation dispute

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The High Court in Windhoek has ordered the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development and property developer Calgrokuumba Planning and Design (PTY) LTD to engage social activist Michael Amushelelo on the planned occupation of vacant houses that were built under the Mass Housing Program in Windhoek. CalgroKuumba and the ministry approached the court last week on an urgent basis, in an attempt to stop Amushelelo and his followers from occupying the houses as planned on 29 February 2024. The court ordered Amushelelo and followers to halt their plans, but also ordered the ministry and ColgroKuumba to engage them…
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