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Venaani wants probe into Namdia losses

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani said the significant revenue losses of about N.dollars 230 million at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) is deeply troubling, and warrants immediate and rigorous scrutiny.

In a media statement on Wedn…

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No special voting arrangements for journalists: ECN

WINDHOEK: The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has said it will not give local journalists special voting options during the Presidential and National Assembly elections set for 27 November.

This follows news reports that suggested that journali…

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Fuel prices unchanged for August

WINDHOEK: The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced on Tuesday that fuel prices for the month of August will remain unchanged.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the ministry’s spokesperson Eshioshange Hasheela said the price of petrol will remain …

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Venaani calls for establishment of water commission

WINDHOEK: Leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, has urged President Nangolo Mbumba to promptly establish a water commission.

Venaani, addressing the media on Monday, said the commission will have the mandate to provide guidance on the m…

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Venaani to contest PDM presidency for the final time

WINDHOEK: Leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, has announced that he will be running for the presidency of his Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) for the final time before retiring from politics.

The main opposition political party is s…

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Hanse-Himarwa laid to rest at Mariental

The late former Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa was laid to rest at Mariental in the Hardap Region on Saturday.

Hanse-Himarwa, 57, passed away in a Windhoek hospital on 14 July 2024. She also served as the Governor of t…

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MICT unveils Mbumba presidential portrait

WINDHOEK: The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology on Wednesday officially unveiled the presidential portrait of Namibia’s fourth President, Nangolo Mbumba.

The ministry’s Executive Director, Audrin Mathe, announced that the portrait …

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National Council supports Marriage Bill

WINDHOEK: Members of the National Council on Tuesday expressed their support for the Marriage Bill.

The aim of the Bill is to clarify that same-sex marriage is illegal in Namibia and to address other objectives related to regulating marriage in the c…

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Swapo wants at least 1.3 million people to vote

To gain a two-thirds majority in the 2024 Namibian general election on 27 November, the ruling Swapo Party says at least 1.3 or 1.4 million registered voters should go to the polls.

The secretary general of Swapo, Sophia Shaningwa expressed this duri…

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