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First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has defended the placement of oil and gas projects directly under the office of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. In a recent report by OneAfrica TV, Ndaitwah said the decision to place the critical portfolio within the Presidency…
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Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has called on executive directors (EDs) of various government ministries to think outside the box and prioritise implementation of government projects. Addressing officials in Windhoek on Wednesday, Ngurare said while theories are important, EDs must be…
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The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says it is has only had email conversations with the potential investors who plan on constructing a N$37 billion “smart” railway connecting Oshakati, Ongwediva, Ondangwa, Eenhana and Oshikango. The contracting company, AfrailX…
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The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations says it is unlawful for employers to deduct gratuities employees get from their salaries. This comes after reports came that Hotel De Duine at Henties Bay issued an agreement requiring employees to declare…
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Newly appointed minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says entrepreneurship remains at the core of transformation in the tourism industry. Ashipala-Musavyi’s comments came from a statement read on her behalf by deputy minister Jenelly Matundu at the press…
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Leader of the official opposition, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula, is calling for greater authority and clearly defined powers for the official opposition, saying that the current framework leaves the role weak and ineffective. Itula, however, did not…
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The enduring effects of the drought remain evident in the livestock industry. This is according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board, which says the livestock sector has been severely impacted, leaving it with limited market-ready animals to supply across…
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Newly appointed minister of justice and labour relations Wise Immanuel has taken a firm stand against “a growing trend of employee exploitation in Namibia’s hospitality sector”. Alleged exploitative labour practices at De Duine Hotel at Henties Bay surfaced on social…
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Economists are branding companies like Meatco and TransNamib as “a cancer” draining national resources and stalling economic progress. Minister of finance and social grants management Erica Shafudah on Thursday tabled the 2025/26 national budget, allocating N$100 million to the Meat…
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is optimistic that a final agreement on genocide reparations between Namibia and Germany can be reached before the end of 2026. Speaking during a recent interview with the BBC, Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on the ongoing negotiations…
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Binge drinkers are set for a tough time ahead after finance minister Erica Shafudah’s announcement that a 6.75% increase in excise duties on the consumption of alcohol took effect come into effect on 12 March 2025. The increase will see…
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to push for a conclusive resolution to the long-standing issue of genocide reparations as her administration takes over Namibia’s new government. Presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari says the new head of state is well-versed in…
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