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CNNC, workers clash at Rössing
30 Jun

CNNC, workers clash at Rössing

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Staff Writer The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) has threatened to take legal action against China National Nuclear Corporation Rössing Uranium (CNNC), the owners of Rössing Uranium if it does not reverse or engage with the union on its decision to withdraw benefits previously afforded to the company employees over the past 32 years. CNNC through its subsidiary China National Uranium Corporation Limited acquired Rio Tinto's 69 percent majority stake in Rössing Uranium for about N$1,5 billion in July last year. In its letter, written by lawyers Metcalfe Beukes Attorneys on its behalf, the union accused the miner of…
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First Lady weighs into abortion debate
30 Jun

First Lady weighs into abortion debate

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Andrew Kathindi First Lady, Monica Geingos has added her distinguished voice to the abortion debate as the topic prepares to re-enter Parliament on Thursday. Parliament is set to resume debate the contentious issue after the matter was tabled by Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Esther Muinjangue. Geingos, responding to a debate on social media said, “Sexual activity, whether by choice or coercion, without the use of effective contraceptives is the “root cause” of unintended pregnancy. The decision to remain pregnant, or not, is about reproductive autonomy. Saying that women seek abortion ‘for fun’ is gaslighting.” She said the…
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Bag of Hope Initiative hands over donations
26 Jun

Bag of Hope Initiative hands over donations

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Staff Writer RMB Namibia, through the HOPE initiative of FirstRand Namibia, recently handed over N$166 000 consisting of N$60 000 worth of maize, N$24 800 of pasta, N$26 400 of Weetbix, N$40 200 of cornflakes, N$4 300 of juice, and N$11 000 worth of soup packets to vulnerable families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. FirstRand Namibia established the ‘Bag of Hope’ initiative under their HOPE Fund in April 2020 and partnered with Bokomo Namibia and Co-Feed Namibia to feed the needy and the most vulnerable families in Namibia, whose impoverished situation has been exacerbated by COVID-19. Through the Bag of…
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Theofilus shortlisted for global award
26 Jun

Theofilus shortlisted for global award

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Staff Writer Information and Technology Deputy Minister, Emma Theofilus, appointed in March this year, has been shortlisted with 15 other young politicians for the One Young World Politician of the Year. The One Young World Politician of the Year Award recognises five of the world's most outstanding politicians between the ages of 18 - 35, who are using their positions to have a positive impact on young people in their communities and countries. “Through their important work, these candidates highlight the benefit of including young people in politics. The shortlisted nominees are currently being reviewed by One Young World’s expert…
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Calle in land ownership dilemma
26 Jun

Calle in land ownership dilemma

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...as AR petition is tabled in Parliament Andrew Kathindi Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein says foreign land ownership in Namibia should not be allowed, but can only be enforced with new regulations. Schlettwein said currently his ministry was being guided by the resolutions of the second land conference, held in 2018, where some of the pertinent topics discussed included resettlement policy and criteria, land allocation and administration and the expropriation of agriculture land. “But we must distinguish between different categories of land. Our reading is that the prohibition is primarily for agricultural land. Industrial development is…
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We did our best – Kawana
26 Jun

We did our best – Kawana

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Staff Writer Fisheries minister, Albert Kawana maintains his ministry did its utmost best to ensure that everyone was catered for when it allocated the new fishing rights. “We received 5,176 applications and it was impossible to give everyone quotas but we ensured that different groups were catered for, from the youth, regions, women and war veterans,” the minister said. “We had to consider broad-based allocation and we absolutely ensured that we catered for all the various groups.” As part of their submissions, applicants were to be judged on a scorecard system to determine their contribution to socio-economic development. The criteria…
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FNB supports Van Rhyn Primary School
26 Jun

FNB supports Van Rhyn Primary School

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Community Donation of N$10,000 from FNB Central Cluster Brian Kandanga through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust. Items include: Face protector shields, gloves, hand sanitizers and masks. Due to the current situation (COVID-19) the school finds itself in a very difficult financial situation. As per WHO and Namibian Government regulations, schools need to purchase items which are very costly. The school can only guarantee quality education if the learners are healthy and if measures are in place that can protect them from the current pandemic. “From the school on the hill, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to FNB…
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Ministry not relaxing English requirement
26 Jun

Ministry not relaxing English requirement

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Andrew Kathindi The Ministry of Education has no plans to relax the English promotion requirement for critical grades. This comes amid calls for the current school curriculum to be revised, which currently has English as promotional language, particularly for learners in rural areas who are believed to be held back by the demand to attain a 40 percent pass mark for promotion. According to the latest promotion policy of 2015, a learner in Grades 5-7 should be promoted to the next grade if they have obtained an E-grade (40 percent) or better in 5 out of 6 promotional subjects, and…
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Parliament postpones abortion discussion
26 Jun

Parliament postpones abortion discussion

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Andrew Kathindi The discussion on the issue of abortion has been postponed until Thursday 2 July, after it was officially raised in Parliament by NUDO leader and Deputy Minister of Health, Esther Muinjangue. After giving notice to the house to discuss the issue, Muinjangue raised the matter Thursday, although she maintained she was not for abortion in her personal capacity. “The fact is that there are young girls who carry out abortion, whether it is traveling to other neighbouring countries or whether carrying it out in the backyards of our homes, it is taking place. Abortion does not only affect…
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Govt tourism plans unlikely
26 Jun

Govt tourism plans unlikely

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...as Health ministry insist on 14 day quarantine Andrew Kathindi Government’s touted plan to revive the tourism industry could be dead in the water before it has gotten off the ground after it has emerged that its requirements may be too strict. This comes after President Hage Geingob announced that part of Namibia’s stage 4 regulations, government will conduct a targeted International Tourism revival initiative between 15 July to 15 August 2020, in collaboration with the tourism sector. Parts of the proposed measures include keeping tourists in a quarantine facility for two weeks at their own risk and cost, after…
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