Entertainment Reporter THE Miss Namibia Organisation (MNO) has unveiled the Top 10 finalists for the Miss Namibia adult category as well as Miss Teen. The 20 contestants are currently travelling the country, covering the Kavango and Zambezi regions.
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President given 21 days to sign anti-gay marriage bill (Informante)
Staff Reporter THE Chairperson of the Stop Homosexuality and Same Sex Marriage movement in Namibia, Pendapala Nakathingo has given President Nangolo Mbumba 21 days to sign the Marriage Amendment bill outlawing same sex marriage in Namibia or provide reasons for declining to sign the bill to the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Attorney General for the matter .
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From a simple grocery run to an unforgettable African expedition (Informante)
Christiaan Jacobie What started as a routine visit to the local supermarket turned into an extraordinary adventure across Africa’s core. Upon arrival at the parking lot, my attention was caught by a young man proudly displaying the colours of the South African flag on his backpack.
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Truck falls off Seeis Bridge (Informante)
Staff Reporter A 31-YEAR-OLD truck driver miraculously survived after the truck he was driving fell off a bridge about 50 km outside Windhoek towards Hosea Kutako International Airport. According to Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, media liaison officer within the Namibian police, the incident happened on Thursday, 16 May 2024, at around 20:20 on the B6 road, Seeis bridge.
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Other cases relating to poaching to be joined in Brockerhoff case (Informante)
Staff Reporter Derick Brockerhoff, aged 47, and his co-accused Markus Rooinasie, 27, 5who are in custody after being arrested in April for being found with two carcasses of wild game meat, a kudu, and an oryx, without a permit in the Eros mountains, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate Court on 17 May 2024.
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744 South Africans registered to vote in 2024 SA Elections from Namibia (Informante)
Staff Reporter A TOTAL of 744 South Africans currently in Namibia have registered to vote in the 2024 South African Elections from Namibia. This information was disclosed by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) operator in Namibia, Dickson Magida, who also revealed that while the official voting date for South Africans in Namibia is .
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Fishrot seek leave to appeal to Supreme Court on judgement denying recusal of judge (Informante)
Staff Reporter The Fishrot accused, Nigel van Wyk, through his lawyer, Mbanga Siyomunji, has filed an application for himself and on behalf of the other accused suspects seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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AfDB pledges 2 billion U.S. Dollars to promote clean cooking in Africa (Informante)
Staff Reporter THE African Development Bank Group (AfDB) pledged 2 billion U.S. Dollars (USD) over the next ten years to promote safe alternatives to cooking with charcoal, wood, and biomass. The bank’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, made the announcement at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which recently took place in Paris, France.
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Khomasdal Constituency to host youth expo next week (Informante)
Staff Reporter THE Khomasdal Constituency leadership will host a youth expo next week in Windhoek, aimed at empowering young people to explore pathways to employment and entrepreneurship. Kylie Sissing-Langenhoven explained that the expo aims to serve as a platform for collaborative brainstorming on addressing youth unemployment while also offering participants opportunities to promote their businesses, .
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Construction of Windhoek District Hospital set for completion by 2027 (Informante)
Staff Reporter The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has revealed that Windhoek will likely have an additional hospital, the Windhoek District Hospital, located in Havana, by 2027. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the hospital, Shangula outlined that the new hospital will boast 500 beds, incorporating essential departments alongside a mental health unit .
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NamRa collected up to N$86.9 billion in tax revenue by March 2024 (Informante)
Business Reporter THE Namibia Revenue Agency, NamRA, has said that despite challenges, the agency achieved a gross revenue collection of N$86.9 billion as of March 2024. This marks a significant increase from N$55 billion in taxes collected from businesses and individuals by March 2023.
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Market Recap 9 to 15 May 2024 (Informante)
This week, the NSX Local Index experienced a decline of 0.65%, closing at 675.2, while the NSX Overall Index rose by 1.09%, reaching 1733.4. As of May 15, 2024, FirstRand Namibia remained the largest local company on the exchange, boasting a market capitalization of N$ 12.9 billion.
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Namibia and Angola host Senior Officials Meeting to officiate heightened bilateral relations commission (Informante)
Staff Reporter AMBASSADOR Penda Naanda, Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, will be leading the Namibian Delegation to Luanda, Angola, for the Senior Officials Meeting of the Inaugural Session of the Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) taking place from 16-19 May 2024.
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Lions spotted in Kavango Region, communities urged to be cautious (Informante)
Staff Reporter Communities in the Kavango East Region are advised to stay alert as lions have been sighted in the Mukwe Constituency and are believed to be heading towards Khaudum National Park.
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MUN accuses Kasuto/Somseb of dishonesty (Informante)
Business Reporter THE Acting President of the Mine Workers Union of Namibia, Poco Key Mathew Mberiuana, has said that since the removal of the former president of the union, Ismael Kasuto, and vice president Desley Somseb through a vote of no confidence on Sunday, 28 April 2024, the leadership carried out various investigations into the .
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Rössing Uranium employee fatally injured at work (Informante)
Staff Reporter CNNC Rössing Uranium has announced that one of its employees, from a subcontractor, working at the mine’s solar plant construction site was fatally injured on Wednesday 15 May. According to Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, media liason officer within the Namibian police the accident happened about 13:30 at the Solar construction site next to .
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Namport reaches a milestone by handling 8 million tonnes of cargo, setting a new record (Informante)
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) achieved a record-breaking amount of cargo handling, reaching 8 million tonnes during the financial year ending on 31 March 2024, compared to 7.7 million tonnes in the previous financial year, marking a notable 4% increase.
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SELMA AMAKALI TRIUMPHS IN EPISODE 11 OF WINNA MARIBA (Informante)
In an evening charged with anticipation and suspense, the eleventh episode of Trustco Winna Mariba Powered by NBC delivered high-stakes drama to viewers across Namibia. Presented by Trustco Group Holdings and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, the stage was set for a showdown as four new contestants stepped into the spotlight: Anna Kondjeke, Ndahangetate Kashihakumwa, Selma .
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BACK HOME (Informante)
BACK HOME: President Nangolo Mbumba has returned to Windhoek after attending two international summits: the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Kenya and the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition in the Netherlands.
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Loose sand frustrated vehicle thieves’ attempt (Informante)
Staff Reporter UNKNOWN suspects have recently managed to steal two vehicles from a lodge in the Kalkrand area, Hardap Region, but their success was short-lived. Loose sand in a riverbed stopped them in their tracks.
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Minor girl allegedly gang raped by her uncles (Informante)
Staff Reporter A 14-YEAR-OLD girl was allegedly gang-raped by two suspects who are both her uncles. One suspect, a 46-year-old Angolan National, was arrested, but the other suspect is still on the run.
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Schlettwein urges review of multilateral finance for clean cooking in Africa (Informante)
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, called for a reassessment of the current multilateral financial system to facilitate the achievement of clean cooking in Africa by 2030.
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RETURNING SOON (Informante)
RETURNING SOON: President Nangolo Mbumba has left Rotterdam, Netherlands, heading back to Namibia after attending the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition. During the summit on Tuesday, he invited attendees to participate in the African Global Green Hydrogen Summit, scheduled to be held from 3 to 5 September 2024.
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Released rape convict rape again and commits suicide (Informante)
Staff Reporter A RECENTLY released rape convict who served 10 years in prison Herman De Klerk, committed suicide after allegedly raping a 31-year-old woman this week. According to Chief Inspector Illeni Shapumba of the Erongo police, the incident happened on Monday, 13 May 2024, around 19:00, at a house in Narraville, Walvis Bay.
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Non-functional abbatoirs, quarantine camps affecting livestock producers in Kunene (Informante)
Staff Reporter LIVESTOCK quarantine facilities intended to assist farmers manage and market their livestock in the Kunene region are either non-functional or have been totally vandalized. About three livestock quarantine camps have fallen victim to vandals, further jeopardizing opportunities for farmers to sell their animals in formal markets.
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Alweendo calls for African collaboration on green hydrogen and resource-led prosperity (Informante)
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has urged African countries to collaborate to maximise the potential of green hydrogen and the continent’s natural resource endowment to ensure long-lasting prosperity and boost intra-African trade.
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Namibia and South Africa to conduct feasibility study for green hydrogen pipeline (Informante)
Staff Reporter A FEASIBILITY study to build Africa’s first cross-country green hydrogen pipeline, connecting Namibia and South Africa, will soon be conducted. This was revealed by President Nangolo Mbumba at the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit, taking place in Rotterdam, the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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FULLY STOCKED UP (Informante)
FULLY STOCKED UP: The Drought Relief storage warehouse at Uukwangula in the Oshana region, and the largest in the north (region) is fully packed with food parcels, ready for distribution to the rightful beneficiaries.
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Schlettwein participates in Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa (Informante)
Staff Reporter The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, is attending the ‘Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa’, with the goal of prioritising clean cooking on the global agenda and mobilising broader support for the cause.
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Bank of Namibia Governor revealed to own shares in Allegrow Fund (Informante)
Staff Reporter Documents provided by the Central Procurement Board of Namibia have revealed that the Governor of the Bank of Namibia owns shares in the Allegrow fund, a company that holds 35% of the ordinary share capital in Fabupharm, which was awarded a tender to supply 27 pharmaceutical items valued at N$184 million for a period .
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Steenkamp addresses hostel shortages in Ohangwena (Informante)
Staff Reporter THE Executive Director within the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has responded to presentations made before the parliamentary standing committee on human resources and community in the Ohangwena region, which highlighted the stark shortages of hostels and learning materials for learners in the region.
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Procurement Board Responds to Allegations of Corrupt Tender Award to !Gawaxab (Informante)
Business Reporter THE Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has responded to allegations that the Bank of Namibia governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, received a controversial N$451 million medical supply tender in cahoots with the Finance Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi.
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