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Workers play a critical role in Namibia’s future prosperity

May 1, 2024
Niël Terblanché On Workers' Day, President Nangolo Mbumba and Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila honoured Namibian workers, celebrating their indispensable role in nation-building and the p...
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MUN president digs in heels

April 30, 2024
Ester Mbathera Ismael Kasuto, the president of the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), and his deputy Densley Somseb are refusing to vacate their respective positions in the union. On Monday, t...

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Unchecked market dominance impedes competition – CRAN

May 1, 2024
Martin Endjala The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), says unchecked market dominance could impede competition, stifle innovation and limit consumer choice. CRAN chief execu...
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Integrated food system project launched to boost agriculture

May 1, 2024
Niël Terblanché In an exciting development for Namibia's agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR), in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and o...
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Namibia aims to strengthen tourist safety campaign

May 1, 2024
Niël Terblanché The devastating bus accident on the C214 Road between Walvis Bay and the Kuiseb River Canyon last Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of two Portuguese tourists and left several ...
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Police warn against forgery of academic documents

May 1, 2024
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibian Police have issued a warning against the forgery of academic documents. The spokesperson for the Namibian Police, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, issued ...
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Mariental Municipality suspends water for gardens

May 1, 2024
Martin Endjala The Mariental Municipality has suspended the supply of garden water (semi-reticulated water), as of 30 April until further notice. According to the municipality chief executive o...
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Proposed National Minimum Wage Bill to be submitted to Cabinet next week

May 1, 2024
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, said the proposed National Minimum Wage Bill will be submitted to Cabinet next week. He sa...

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No malaria vaccine for Namibia

ObserverApril 28, 2024
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Former Samherji fisherman dies

ObserverApril 25, 2024
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Malaria cases spike

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Business leader Tomas Indji has died

ObserverApril 23, 2024

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Namdeb employing workers on fixed-term contracts is poor labour practice – expert

April 30, 2024
Erasmus Shalihaxwe Labour expert Herbert Jauch, says the mining company Namdeb's decision to employ 171 workers on a fixed-term contract is a poor labour practice that disadvantages the affected w...
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Fly Namibia expands service to Lüderitz

April 30, 2024
Niël Terblanché Ongoing growth in the Lüderitz energy market has necessitated the expansion of airline services for daily travel between Windhoek and Namibia’s secondary port. Since the service...
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Petrol prices to surge by 70 cents per litre, diesel up by 40 cents

April 28, 2024
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Mines and Energy on Friday announced that petrol prices are set to increase by 70 cents per litre. Similarly, both types of diesel will increase by 40 cents p...
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BoN launches instant payment project

April 28, 2024
Martin Endjala The Bank of Namibia (BoN) on Friday launched the Instant Payment Project initiative that is set to revolutionise financial services across Namibia. The BoN Governor, Johannes !Ga...
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Need for better oversight of mining companies identified

April 28, 2024
Niël Terblanché The parliamentary standing committees on natural resources, economics, and public administration have called attention to what they perceive as inadequate efforts by mining compani...
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NamPower launch Auas-Gerus 400kV transmission line

April 28, 2024
Martin Endjala NamPower inaugurated the newly constructed Auas-Gerus 400 kV transmission line that runs from the Auas transmission station outside Windhoek to the Gerus transmission station near O...
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