Tracy Tafirenyika

Tracy Tafirenyika

Josá Markowitz, The Namibian

Josá Markowitz, The Namibian


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We rely on South Africa for paternity tests — NIP

Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) chief executive Kapena Tjombonde says they do not have the capacity to conduct paternity tests in Namibia. Speaking at a media engagement on Friday, she said they are still far from rendering the service to…

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Civil society urges FIC to probe parties, lawyers’ trusts

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has urged the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to also investigate political party funding and lawyers’ trusts, specifically how these trust funds are sometimes used to channel the proceeds of corruption. IPPR executive director…

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Social security, NYC hand over projects to empower unemployed Namibians

Social Security Commission (SSC), in partnership with the National Youth Service (NYS), handed over poultry and irrigation projects at Rietfontein last week. The projects were launched to address unemployment and skills development, benefitting 45 unemployed Namibians since 2021. SSC chief…

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Govt warns schools against asking pupils to raise funds for classrooms

Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture executive director Sanet Steenkamp has warned schools against tasking pupils to collect money from members of the public. This comes after Suiderhof Primary School pupils were sent home with forms soliciting funds to build…

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SA court denies bail for Namibian accused of drug trafficking 

Suspected Namibian drug mule Pauline Mbangula, who is accused of drug trafficking in South Africa (SA), is being investigated for possible violations of immigration rules. Mbangula appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng yesterday. The state opposed her…

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Geingob honoured for academic excellence and leadership in Africa

The Africa-America Institute (AAI) has honoured former president Hage Geingob as a distinguished alumnus of the Southern African Student Programme. The institute, in a recent statement, said Geingob’s journey from a young activist to a visionary statesman shows the transformative…

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Bittersweet moment for MultiChoice subscribers

…company offers 75% discount for two months while increasing overall prices MultiChoice Namibia has given its subscribers a 75% markdown amid increasing demand from streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. “75% OFF Any package! Get Premium NAD480, Compact+ NAD328,…

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Namibian drug mule appears in SA court, state opposes bail

Suspected Namibian drug mule Pauline Mbangula (30), who is accused of drug trafficking in South Africa, appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The state opposed her bail application as her immigration status is also being investigated. According…

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Nust, EU unveil mural marking Energy Awareness Month

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) in collaboration with the European Union (EU) this week unveiled an artwork showcasing the global transition to green energy. The mural at Nust’s main campus in the capital symbolises the enduring and…

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