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Capricorn Foundation expands support for literacy, numeracy in Kunene

The Capricorn Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to improving education outcomes in Namibia by expanding its support for Meerkat Learning’s Teaching at the Right Level (Tarl) programme. The foundation’s support reached 1 200 pupils and 200 teachers across the Kunene…

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Van Schalkwyk appointed Momentum Metropolitan regional manager

Momentum Metropolitan Namibia has appointed Joggie van Schalkwyk as regional manager within its Momentum Metropolitan Retail business unit. Van Schalkwyk joins the business from Old Mutual Broker Distribution, where he served as business support manager. He brings more than 15…

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Nust, Otesa partner to boost student internships

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) and Otesa Civil Engineering have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening work-integrated learning (WIL) and expanding internship opportunities for students. The agreement, which was signed this week, provides a framework for…

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Psemas Reform: At What Cost?

Who Protects Private Healthcare Workers Under Psemas Reforms? • AMUNYELA SIGFRIED While the intention to strengthen public healthcare is important, we must also consider the unintended consequences for private healthcare workers. Private laboratories, medical practices, and private hospitals depend significantly…

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61.5% tax on certain goods imported from China explained

In December last year, the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) clarified that goods imported from countries such as China attract customs fees of 45% plus an import tax of 16.5%, totalling 61.5%. Below, the agency explains what this means. Why is…

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Health ministry denies reports about N$14m court judgement

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is denying that the High Court has granted a default judgement for the payment of N$14 million against the minister of health. The denial is contained in a media statement issued by the…

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Namibia’s Unfinished Business Resumes

. . . as eighth parliament opens third session On this hot summer’s Tuesday in February, the parly gates look more like pearly gates as the Namibian public is treated to a ‘heavenly’ parade. It is way beyond the spectacle…

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Fuel prices to drop in February

Fuel prices in Namibia will decrease by N$1 per litre of petrol and 50 cents per litre of diesel on 4 February. Fuel prices will decrease after over-recoveries of N$1.27 per litre of petrol, 80 cents per litre of 50ppm…

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Doctor’s ‘gang ties’ scrutinised in dock

The Oshana police have opposed bail for Ondangwa-based medical doctor Fillemon Nakanduungile (39), alleging that he attempted to bribe a complainant in a fraud case involving suspected gang leader Abner Mateus. Detective chief inspector Antonius Gabriel told the Ondangwa Magistrate’s…

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Riaan McNab

Hardap governor Riaan McNab says he aims to bolster food security and industrial growth through unified leadership and the implementation of key developmental projects across the region in 2026. • What were the last three things you spent money on?…

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