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Ombudsman requests halt to transfer of Fishrot accused to public cells

Erasmus Shalihaxwe and Ester Mbathera Namibia’s Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha has ordered the Namibia Correctional Services (NCS) to put plans to transfer some of the Fishrot accused to other holdi...
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Fishrot accused approach Mbumba not re-appoint Acting Judge Chinhengo

Ester Mbathera Three of the accused persons in the Fishrot corruption scandal have written to President Nangolo Mbumba expressing concerns about the constitutionality of the appointment and any po...

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Namibian Phala Phala suspect sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in South Africa

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibian citizen, Urbanus Shaumbwako, who is one of five individuals accused of breaking into the Phala Phala farmhouse of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has been hand...
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Namibia’s Largest Museum Set to Anchor in Lüderitz

Lüderitz is currently in full preparation to open the long-awaited maritime museum that will bear witness to Namibia's commitment to preserving and showcasing its maritime heritage. The museum wil...
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NUDO bans slate politics ahead of elective congress

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Those contesting for the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) presidency at the party’s upcoming elective congress, are not allowed to campaign individually but will ha...
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Walvis Bay council passed a motion to end RedForce agreement

Martin Endjala The Walvis Bay Municipal Council, during an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, passed an unopposed motion to terminate its contract with RedForce Debt Management with immediate effec...
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Rundu’s debt dilemma hampers infrastructure development

Niël Terblanché Rundu Town Council is under significant pressure to improve its infrastructure while addressing substantial financial liabilities to its residents and utility companies due to esca...
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Several tourists injured in serious bus accident

Niël TerblanchéEmergency service from Swakopmund and Walvis Bay on Wednesday rushed to the scene of a mass casualty motor vehicle accident that occurred on the road into the Kuiseb River Canyon.Chief...

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TransNamib’s transformation won’t happen overnight

CHAMWE KAIRA New TransNamib Holdings CEO, Desmond van Jaarsveld believes that leading the stateowned enterprise presented a chance for him to contribute to the growth and development of Namibia's ...
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Potential exists to create 40 000 jobs

CHAMWE KAIRA The projects in the investment pipeline by Namibia Investment Promotion Development Board have the potential to generate 40 000 direct and indirect job opportunities in Namibia. The c...
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Oil must have tangible benefits for all

CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia is set to become a major African player in the oil and gas industry and the country is drawing investments interests from around the world as witnessed at the oil and gas conf...
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ANIREP readies N$5 billion green bond

CHAMWE KAIRA The Namibia Stock Exchange listed renewable energy company, Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited (ANIREP) is set to launch its green bond on the back of a favorable rating...
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Oil and gas driving Lüderitz air route

CHAMWE KAIRA FlyNamibia says oil and gas exploration is becoming increasingly important for its operations with Lüderitz at the centre of it all. General manager, Nerine Uys said the oil and ga...
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Q1 diamond production stood at 600 000 carats

Namibia’s diamond production for the first quarter ended 31 March, reached 600 000 carats and remained largely unchanged compared to the same period in 2023. The Bank of Namibia said in the March ...