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Donald Matthys

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Opposition demand fresh elections

Voters who were deprived of the opportunity to vote in Wednesday’s watershed national election and political parties are demanding that the 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections be declared invalid. The elections were marred by several challenges, including a shortage…

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Itula urges voters to honour democratic sacrifices

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula says democracy is critical for Namibia and citizens have a responsibility to shape the country’s future through their votes. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday before casting his vote in the ongoing presidential…

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Continuity or Change: Namibia faces historic election decision

Historic Moment Awaits Namibia Namibians stand on the brink of a historic moment. Tomorrow’s elections could see the nation elect its first woman president, witness an opposition party taking power for the first time, or usher in Namibia’s youngest president.…

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‘UK’s anti-trophy hunting bill confuses poaching and trophy hunting’

A proposed bill in the United Kingdom (UK) oversimplifies the complex issues surrounding wildlife conservation and poaching. This is according to Namibia Professional Hunting Association (Napha) vice ombudsman Danene van der Westhuizen who says the anti-hunting movement treats regulated hunting…

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Mbumba ‘happy’ with manner in which politicians campaigned

President Nangolo Mbumba says he is pleased with the manner in which leaders of political parties and Namibians have conducted themselves during the campaign period. He said this in a speech on Monday ahead of the presidential and National Assembly…

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No mpox vaccines in Namibia as Angola reports first case

Amid reports of Angola’s first confirmed case of mpox in its capital, Luanda, the Namibian government says the country currently has no vaccines for the viral disease. This comes as cross-border migration continues at the Oshikango border, with citizens travelling…

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If you know I’m stealing, report me to the ACC – Kandjoze

Namibia’s National Planning Commission (NPC) director general says corruption claims levelled against him are baseless. Obeth Kandjoze urges critics to provide evidence or keep quiet. His tenure as former minister of mines and energy is marked by one of Namibia’s…

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Itula promises to set up inclusive Cabinet

…Willing to work with ‘clean’ individuals from other parties Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula says he is open to creating a Cabinet with individuals from other political parties if IPC wins the upcoming National Assembly elections. Speaking…

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Construction of 40MW Otjikoto biomass power plant kicks off

Construction on Namibia’s first biomass power plant, involving an investment of about N$2.64 billion, officially started on Friday and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027. The 40 megawatt Otjikoto Biomass Power Station, situated 12 kilometres…

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